Caroline's Reviews > The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read [and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did]

DNF 50%. I don’t like parenting books that focus on what not to do and use extreme examples of “when things go wrong!” This was clearly written by a privileged, middle class mum with just one child. Some working class families, both parents have to work to pay the bills! Some of her examples made me cry. The example of the ten year old trying to kill himself by jumping out the window because both his parents were working full time and he felt ignored reallly disturbed me. I don’t need that in my head right now.

The Silent Guides is a much better parenting book that’s positive and helps you understand your children rather than blaming your parents for everything.