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Title: What a shocking dissapointment!
Review: This book was recommended by everybody - church, family organizations, etc. What a dissapointment it was. First of all, Tripp seemed to have 3 extremely complacent and 'easy' children, not at all like the strong-willed kids I've got. He mentions that he hasn't had ANY 'major disagreement' with any of his kids in YEARS. Ha! He talks about spanking his then 8-month old child for wanting to pull himself up on a bookshelf to stand after he was told not to. 8 MONTHS! I believe in spanking, when appropriate, but this is ridiculous. What kind of cruel SOB spanks an 8 month old??? He sure has a lot of advice to give, but he gives very few examples from his own family. I prefer books where the author admits their failures and challenges, instead of just preaching on what to do. I read parenting books constantly - this is the worst I've read in years.
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