Confident Parenting: How To Set Limits, Be Considerate And Stay In Charge

In the experience of Dr William Doherty, many parents today lack the confidence to parent effectively and are unsure where to draw the line with children's behaviour. 'Confident Parenting' shows how assertive parenting techniques can make a happier family for all.

Dr Doherty, a highly regarded family therapist and parent, offers clear advice on central issues that arise for two-parent families, fathers, single parents and step-families. Using clear and uncomplicated language, he outlines what he considers to be reasonable parental expectations of children's behaviour.

In 'Confident Parenting', Dr Doherty analyses some of the forces that erode confident parenting, argues that parental anger can sometimes be the most appropriate response, and considers the negative effects of non-selective exposure to television and the Internet. This brief and engaging book considers issues that reflect the concerns of many parents today.