Why read Grow Up! How to Raise an Adult by Being One Yourself?

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For all parents worried about how their kids will respond to drugs, alcohol, the internet, computer games, and more, this funny and accessible guide holds the key

Presenting an entertaining book full of memorable case studies, this guide will forever change the way readers look at parenting. It shows parents…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Grow Up! How to Raise an Adult by Being One Yourself as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Peter Charleston

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I found this book full of practical wisdom from a veteran Australian parenting expert.

His many case studies are very relatable, and his whole idea that if you want to really be a good role model to your kids, you have to mature yourself is spot on. And Cheetham does tell us how. He writes about finding the middle way between over-parenting and under-parenting.

There are great tips on negotiating and creating strong boundaries, and the chapter on “The Strength to Watch Them Fail” is excellent and something many parents struggle with. It made me feel more normal in the…

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