How to Get Your Children to Do What You Want Them to Do

I remember stumbling across this book in the library when my kids were 4 and 2 years old, and thinking to myself... "How utterly controlling and self-serving a title". But, after reading a few excerpts, I decided to check it out. This book is a 30-minute miracle for frustrated parents! Wood is the antithesis of modern psycho-babble. This tiny little book is about the English language and what your child actually hears when you yell something totally STUPID like, "I DON'T EVER WANT TO SEE YOU DO THAT AGAIN...YOU HEAR ME???" (guess what they just HEARD?)... or "I'M WARNING YOU - YOU'RE GETTING A TIME-OUT!" (What's that have to do with ANYTHING?) Those utterances are pure IDIOCY, parents!!! Learn how to talk to your children as if they actually understood the English language you've taught them! One child was cured of anorexia, based simply on clear communication from her parents. Your little ones are much smarter than you think. But, you've been confounding them with your hip and completely confusing communication techniques. You'll thank your lucky stars you discovered this book! My kids immediately became obedient and loving. They're now 34 and 31 and are two of my best friends. This book should be MANDATORY READING for every parent and school teacher. It's THAT GOOD!! It might even give you a new perspective on words like 'Hope' and 'Change'.

I thought the title was scary and manipulative sounding, though it stirred up a lot of curiosity. It was a quick read and it talked about prioritizing all the things that are bugging you about your child and work on just the biggest one. After working through that one, the kids usually feel more secure with their parents and many other issues tend to go away by themselves. He wants parents to not get off track with rewards, punishments, untimely wordy explanations, etc. I want to get my hands on a copy to remember the fine points. In my mind, when I REALLY want my children to do something, I know I need to be ready to move close to them and stay with my request instead of throw my own tantrum. I don't remember exactly what the suggestions are for getting your kids to NOT do something.