Growing Up Again Book Report

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Growing Up Again: Parenting Ourselves, Parenting Our Children

I found out about Growing Up Again: Parenting Ourselves, Parenting Our Children , while surfing through Google. The book addresses so many significant questions and enquiries that people who are raising kids have. To put it plainly, I discovered that this book more than meaningful, albeit readable.
It is never too late to be a loving parent to your children – no matter however old you are. In other words, “invest in yourself now, you are worth it.” At least, this is what the book is all about.

This book is categorized as “parenting,” as opposed to broken or dysfunctional family issues, which is probably the reason why many people may not have discovered it earlier. Many people …show more content…
The Parent:

Unbending nature: Grabs candy from the kid and says, "You ought to never eat candy. It's terrible for you."
Critical: Frowns and says, "You sneak. Where did you get the confection?"
Non-negotiable: Gently takes candy from the kid and says affectionately, "I will offer you the candy twice every week."
Negotiable: takes the candy and says, "Grandpa will surely bring candy. You decide when to eat it. Until then, I will help you store it. You may decide to offer some to your friends."
Marshmallowy: Does not take the candy but says, "I can't keep you out of the candy, right? You're my small sweet tooth."
Abandoning: No principles. Candies and sweets always accessible. Parents do not notice what the kid eats. Parents eat fast food and sweets rather than nutritious food.

In the Nurture segment, the authors have discussed about different associations and responses to care and support and sorting them as:
Abuse, Conditional Care, Assertive Care, Supportive Care, Overindulgence and Neglect

Mentioned below is an example taken from the book:

Situation: Wife approaches spouse for help with kids.

The …show more content…
Let us get down and do something. Give me physical contact, touch, variety in diversions, new encounters and experiences, which demonstrate exciting and intriguing things. No repetitiveness or monotony as we are constantly growing!

We want and need to be better, behave better. What we have seen here are constrained examples of parenting. In addition, we are also accustomed to a certain level of chaos, both internal and external.

It’s the book’s scenarios and situations, charts, outlines and examples, sample conversations and graphics that make the book so useful. In fact, readers would profit more if there were more explanatory notes that help to clarify and interpret the graphics.

TRY NOT TO BEAT YOURSELF UP — LOOK FORWARD

Be positive, cheerful, hopeful, and always look forward. Try not to be negative in your outlook. Do not constantly think, “Shucks, I have fouled up again,” and that you are a lousy parent. Instead, be more proactive and kind to yourself. Be cheerful and always feel that you can make a change for the positive, which will matter extraordinarily to your
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