About book Mean Moms Rule: Why Doing The Hard Stuff Now Creates Good Kids Later (2012)
I was given this book to read from my mom with her stating something along the lines of "this is how your child rearing was". And it's pretty much true. I actually really enjoyed this book and most of the concepts the author introduced already made sense to me because I was raised with a mom who thought this way-and it looks like I feel the same way. It brought to light a lot of good points that you have to help your children learn independence and to be self sufficient from the very beginning of their lives. It will do wonders for them and help keep you send as well. I loved this book, clearly. I must point out though, that I had been looking for a book like this in the past only to find, well, the opposite views in the real and virtual stacks labeled "Family and Relationships" or "Parenting". I had actually given up looking and forged my own mean mom method. So when I came across Ms. Schipani's book, I found it a refreshing departure from the others I had given into reading. Schipani provides an informative and insightful look at a style of parenting and living that isn't always disucussed, but spoken of in hushed tones amongst those of us who chose to use the "no" word and let their kids try things on their own instead of doing them for them from the get-go.She provides a comprehensive explanation of the "method" with real-life examples and personal stories from her own family and those she has seen around her. Without sounding indoctrinating, she provides her Manifesto's with a seriousness surrounded by a light, humorous commentary that made this book an enjoyable as well as informative read.The central theme of "Prepare your child for the world, not the world for them," hit home with me, I appreciate the sentiement as well as her reminder that, "...they're the childrean, you're the parent and raising them isn't about you, but about them."I identified with Ms. Schipani and found that her in-depth explanations gave me the fortitude to continue to stand my ground and be the parent, not the best friend to my daughters.Not only do I highly recommend Mean Moms Rule, I may be dropping copies into the mailboxes of quite a few friends and family members.
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I'd give this about 3.5 stars. Good practical advice for parents to raise good kids
—bwanachad
Which I read it before starting work as a local guardian to 7 Chinese HS students!
—Kew
Some good stuff here but got a bit repetitive. Like her philosophy.
—Vanessa
I thought I'd get more out of it, but I almost could've written it.
—nescioquis
Simple and to the point, good to have my intentions reinforced.
—walegwa
