No: Why Kids--Of All Ages--Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It

I have two children, ages 4 and 6 1/2, and I'm pretty strict most of the time. I already agree that children need limits and a fair amount of "No". You could say that Mr. Walsh is preaching to the choir here, and you'd be right. Regardless, reading this book has helped me to be a better parent. The author recommends a balanced approach, neither domineering nor overly permissive. Reading this book has helped clarify how I want to raise my children and it's given me the extra strength I need to be consistent in my approach. It's a lot of fun to read too. Sometime parnting books can be so dry. Not this one. It's full of stories from the field, so to speak. Like all the other reviewers I highly recommend it!!!

Excellent, easy to read, with practical suggestions for analyzing your parenting style and how it effects your children. I particularly like the relationship between saying "no" and self-esteem/character. As a family coach and parent educator, I find myself recommending this book over and over!

What a great book. It's an easy read and will reinforce to most parents that they are doing the right thing. Parents tend to have excuses for spoiling their kids (you can't give them too much love, it helps their self esteem, I don't want them to not like me, etc.). This book addresses all those "theories." Bottom line: Kids need direction and their minds are not developed like adults. They literally do not have the capacity to think like adults and our role as parents is to help shape that competency in a healthy way.

Finally, a book on 'realistic' parenting. I'm so weary of hearing that we are too strict on our child because we don't allow him to do whatever he wants, talk nasty to us or other adults, etc. I've seen kids who never heard the word 'no', (or their parents didn't stick with it). When these children finally get into the job force and have to deal with all sorts of limits, behave themselves, and show respect, they become even more unhappy. I've not seen a single example of a child who was a happy, well-adjusted adult because he or she got their own way all the time. This book is on my top ten list of parenting guides and I have to say 'Bravo' to David Walsh for saving us from one of our biggest mistakes as parents, 'over-indulgence'. Chrissy K. McVay Author of 'Souls of the North Wind'

Dr. Walsh has nailed it. We parents have got to wake up and heed his call. What a wonderful book, full of suggestions and ideas that I imagine has our ancestors nodding in approval. As Dr Walsh points out, self discipline is not optional for happiness and success in life. I have heard Dr Walsh give one of his brilliant workshops and hope that I may be able to gather the time and resources to attend again when he presents the ideas from this timely and inspiring book.