This book is an excellent tool to use in raising your children. There is nothing to mention of abuse, they use biblical methods to train. Some can't handle that as you see in the reviews. If you believe the Bible is true and want to build upon its precepts, you'll find this book helpful. If you want to deny the BIBLE and the FACT that Solomon was the wisest man to ever live(Proverbs 23:14 was written by Solomon) you won't understand the book. May God Bless the families who have the fortitude and strength to go against the grain of this world and train up their children according to the Bible. God Bless and Thanks for reading the review. I'm praying for you:)