Official Review: Parenting Errors by Dr. Kerby T. Alvy

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Re: Official Review: Parenting Errors by Dr. Kerby T. Alvy

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Anita_Gatson wrote: 10 Mar 2018, 17:13 Thank you for your thorough review. Over several years I've worked with many children from pre-school to 18. Although having to be a part of many training sessions as part of job descriptions I've never been a fan of "parenting books" because I feel that others can only offer suggestions and opinions on how to deal with behavioral and other issues children have. I'm not aware of any proof that "parenting books" have shown to be helpful in any area of a child's upbringing.
He gives an overview of many programs that parents can choose from and then attend the parenting classes to learn about the program works. Support is given to the parents attending the classes.
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This sounds interesting if a bit outdated in some respects (the gender comment). What are some other areas that you feel could use a tad more of an enlightened touch?
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SpiderDreamer1 wrote: 10 Mar 2018, 20:22 This sounds interesting if a bit outdated in some respects (the gender comment). What are some other areas that you feel could use a tad more of an enlightened touch?
Most of it is actually relevant to today's world. The programs discussed all focus on positive parenting. Physical punishment is taboo in all of the programs. That is a major reason that I was shocked by the gender comment. One of the things I really liked is that it reminds parents that they aren't perfect and it's never too late to fix their errors.
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I'm not a mom, so this book will not be for me. When you mentioned the "appropriate gender functioning," I went quickly to Amazon to see when the book was actually published: 2017. That's incredible. To use a well-worn cliche, in this time and age, this should not be happening.
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kislany wrote: 15 Mar 2018, 01:16 I'm not a mom, so this book will not be for me. When you mentioned the "appropriate gender functioning," I went quickly to Amazon to see when the book was actually published: 2017. That's incredible. To use a well-worn cliche, in this time and age, this should not be happening.
I had a difficult time getting past it. It was the opposite of the rest of the book.
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Nowadays, children are so different but it's good to read different material on parenting. But as for me, I find that each child has their own personality. I also find being the authoritative figure in the home to children as they grow up is the best parenting approach. If the training and teachings that our moms and dads worked for us, it can work for our children. I believe there are many positives in this book that will help clear up some of the parenting errors. Thanks for a thorough and honest review!
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Parental Errors by Dr Kerby T. Alvy is a great review to me personally as i remember the kind of parental errors i had gone through. While the book is teaching about being helpful in the field of child upbringing. Many thanks to the author of this book PARENTAL ERRORS.
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I think with any book designed to help us navigate parts of life, the reader will take away points they agree with and points they don't agree with. If one can find some useful information in here on even one topic, it's probably worth the read. Thanks for the review.
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Appropriate gender functioning? Are we talking balls vs bows here? What a disturbing phrase.
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CommMayo wrote: 31 Mar 2018, 16:10 Appropriate gender functioning? Are we talking balls vs bows here? What a disturbing phrase.
It was very disturbing. It was also surprising as it didn't really fit the rest of what the author expressed.
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“Appropriate gender functioning” - oof! Glad you raised it - it only goes to show that there’s still so much determination to make young people conform, regardless of the damage it might do. Thanks for highlighting it - it sounds like it’s a small blip in an otherwise good book
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Is there really any correct parenting method? The same method with different children might show drastically different results. I wonder, does this book properly address this issue?
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qsusan wrote: 01 Apr 2018, 13:33 Is there really any correct parenting method? The same method with different children might show drastically different results. I wonder, does this book properly address this issue?
The book gives an overview of a variety of different methods. The focus is on positive approaches as that is better for a child's mental health.
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I like your suggestion for a comparison chart. Maybe the author can incorporate that in the future. It's great that he includes explanations for why a particular strategy should be incorporated, not just a how-to.

I have never seen a book with links in it other than for the author's website but that actually is a wonderful tool that can be incorporated into e-books. I agree that it would deter parents from having that "I'll check it out later" mentality where they will completely forget about it.

Great review. Do you think this book is appropriate for care-givers as well as parents?
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kfwilson6 wrote: 05 Apr 2018, 14:19 I like your suggestion for a comparison chart. Maybe the author can incorporate that in the future. It's great that he includes explanations for why a particular strategy should be incorporated, not just a how-to.

I have never seen a book with links in it other than for the author's website but that actually is a wonderful tool that can be incorporated into e-books. I agree that it would deter parents from having that "I'll check it out later" mentality where they will completely forget about it.

Great review. Do you think this book is appropriate for care-givers as well as parents?
I wouldn't recommend it to caregivers as the parents should be choosing their overall philosophy and system, and then passing it on to the caregivers.
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