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Moving from rewards and punishments to love and reason
2005Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
Alfie Kohn argues that parents should avoid punishments and rewards, and should love children without conditions. He draws on research in psychology. The book is controversial but widely read.
Who will enjoy it
Parents who question traditional discipline.
What you will get
Many readers find his approach hard to apply.
Unconditional Parenting Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Self-help · Parenting · Discipline · Research
Length
296 pages · ≈ 8 h
More about this book
Characters
Alfie Kohn.
Setting
Family homes.
What makes it different
A critique of common parenting methods.
Feel
Firm and thoughtful.
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