There is so much disrespect in parenting these days--people yelling at children, hitting them, belittling them, etc. Some don't even realize what their actions can do to a child's long term mental health and social development. This book outlines many different approaches to discipline, positive time-outs, punishment free (consequence driven) learning. People attend birthing classes--it's a sure bet that they can give birth without them. Why not child rearing classes--I think it would pay off in society and our children would benefit so much from them. READ THIS BOOK!