Teaching Kids to Be Good People

Progressive Parenting for the 21st Century

By Annie Fox

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“Not all teachers are parents, but all parents are teachers. When we teach kids to be good people who possess the social courage to do the right thing, we help to make the world a safer, saner, more accepting place for all of us.” —Annie Fox, M.Ed.

Synopsis

We live in a time shaped by a viral culture of cruelty. Now and in the future, we desperately need more good people. But where will these young people come from? From the homes of parents with a game plan! In Teaching Kids to Be Good People, Annie Fox has written a very personal, step-by-step guide to teaching your children to make healthy choices (online and off). Because being good is not enough. We have to do good. This very pragmatic and funny guide includes essays, podcasts, prompts, tools, questions, answers, and self-assessment quizzes, all for the purpose of teaching kids to be good people. Hopefully, you’ll become so engaged in this process that you will inspire your children to do the right thing when no one's watching, and when everyone is watching.

Stellar! Unlike many solution-based parenting books, Teaching Kids to Be Good People is insightful, intuitive on so many levels . . . a truly meaningful book for our times.

—Lynne Kenney, Psy.D., author of The Family Coach Method

Excerpt

This free excerpt of Teaching Kids to Be Good People, includes the Introduction, Table of Contents, and Chapter 1. Read it here, or download it to your computer or ereader, or forward it to friends.

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Reviews

“… wonderful, readable, friendly book about how to (with a little luck) turn all people into friends—especially friends of the most at risk people—teenagers.”

—Rick Ackerly, author of The Genius in Every Child

“… packed with exercises parents can use to test out the book’s advice and practice responses to particular situations. … the lessons provide insight for teaching compassion to children of all ages.”

—The Children’s Book Review

“a great guide, and a meaningful resource for every parent.”

—Jess Deutsch, Ed.M, MSW, Educational Advisor Founder of Princeton Balance

“I love it: it is full of practical advice, much of which I have yet to read elsewhere.”

—Dr. Russell A. Faust, Ph.D., M.D.,
founder of Ask the Booger Doctor

“This book is going to change your relationships!”

—Lynne Kenney, Psy.D., author of
The Family Coach Method

“… a very realistic and practical approach which delivers relevant information in a style that fits the parents of today’s children.”

—J Richard Knapp, CEO of Stop-Bullies.com

“Annie offers an important guide for understanding teens—in general and in the 21st century. What a gift!”

—Rae Pica, author of What if Everyone Understood Child Development?

“If enough parents read this and use it as yet another tool for raising our children, there is wonderful change ahead. I’m sure of it.”

—Kristen M. Ploetz, KristenPloetz.com

“This is the first book that not only gave insights into parenting but also reminded me of the importance of living my own life with thoughtfulness and integrity. I will pass it on to many parents who are attempting to navigate this challenging journey.”

—Liz Swanson, Tango Relationship Initiative

“This book offers guidance and practical advice to ensure that children are supported to become the best that they can be.”

—Sue McNamara, Director of Education,
Six Seconds South East Asia

“… a treasure. Parents everywhere will enjoy not only the great ideas but also the easy format and Annie’s excellent writing style.”

—Jean Tracy, MSS, author of Character Building

“… a quick read and one where you can go back to it again and again.”

—Maggie Wells, Parenting Squad

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