Last week, Library Journal, a well-respected reviewer in the world of publishing, had this to say about Negotiation Generation: Take Back Your Parental Authority Without Punishment. (Penguin, 2007)
"Many parenting experts agree that spanking is never a good way to discipline a child. In its stead, they have recommended using methods like time-outs and grounding. Griffin... goes further: parents should never punish their child. Yes, children misbehave, but it's probably because they don't have the skills necessary to behave acceptably... Griffin firmly believes that parents know their children very well and can predict most of their behaviors. Therefore, parents should be proactive and build the skills their children need to behave accordingly... Griffin's ...arguments and repeated explanations will challenge parents to assert their authority differently. This book, rich in anecdotes, will make a great addition to any parenting collection. Recommended for public libraries."
—Maryse Breton, Onondaga Cty. P.L., Syracuse, NY
If you're intrigued by what I propose in Negotiation Generation and would like to read an excerpt, you can visit my Penguin page online. Remember NG will be in bookstores September 4th.
About Lynne
- Lynne Reeves Griffin
- Boston, MA
- Lynne Griffin writes about family life. She is the author of the novel, LIFE WITHOUT SUMMER (St. Martin's Press, 2009) and the nonfiction parenting title, NEGOTIATION GENERATION (Penguin, 2007). Her work has been translated into five languages. She has written for Parenting Magazine, Scholastic Parent & Child, and The Writer Magazine. Her second novel, SEA ESCAPE will be published July 2010 by Simon & Schuster.