In an age full of challenges, the difficulties that parents face are now countless.
Conflicts regarding studying and school performance, the use of the internet and electronic devices, material goods, the influence of peers and multiple role models, appearance, and generally health and safety issues have made the role of the parent more demanding than ever.
In the face of these challenges, children need to feel that their parents are allies, so that they can turn to them in difficult times and so that parents can effectively influence them.
Imposing authority and punishment have proven to be ineffective tools for upbringing. A warm and harmonious relationship between parent and child, built on mutual respect and understanding, rather than fear, shouting, and punishment, has become a one-way street.
The philosophy and method proposed by Thomas Gordon promote honest communication and effective problem-solving. With this book, you will learn step by step skills to:
- manage the challenges of everyday life without tension
- act proactively rather than reactively
- facilitate your children in solving their own problems
- assert your needs when they are hindered by your children's behavior
- build a warm and meaningful relationship with your children
- resolve your conflicts in a way that strengthens your relationship
- inspire your children to adopt your values.
The Gordon method will help you raise responsible, cooperative, and autonomous children; happy children with social interest and respect, capable of forming harmonious relationships and ready to respond to the challenges of their time.