In the trenches of a typical day, every parent
encounters a child afflicted with ingratitude and
entitlement. In a world where material abundance
abounds, parents want so badly to raise
self-disciplined, appreciative, and resourceful children
who are not spoiled by the plentitude around them. But
how to accomplish this feat? The answer has eluded the
best-intentioned mothers and fathers who overprotect,
overindulge, and overschedule their children's lives.
Dr. Mogel helps parents learn how to turn their
children's worst traits into their greatest attributes.
Starting with stories of everyday parenting problems and
examining them through the lens of the Torah, the
Talmud, and important Jewish teachings, The Blessing of
a Skinned Knee shows parents how to teach children to
honor their parents and to respect others, escape the
danger of overvaluing children's need for
self-expression so that their kids don't become "little
attorneys," accept that their children are both ordinary
and unique, and treasure the power and holiness of the
present moment. It is Mogel's singular achievement that
she makes these teachings relevant for any era and any
household of any faith. A unique parenting book,
designed for use both in the home and in parenting
classes, with an on-line teaching guide to help
facilitate its use, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee is
both inspiring and effective in the day-to-day challenge
of raising self-reliant children. |
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