Positive Parenting with a Plan (Grades K-12): F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules (Paperback)
May 20, 2009 by admin
Filed under Childrens Books
Review
“An absence of structure afflicts a vast number of contemporary American families. There are many sources of this dreadful phenomenon including substance abuse, mental illness, divorce, illegitimacy, financial pressures, and moral inadequacy, to name just a few. Whatever the primary sources of the lack of family structure may be, the absence of structure itself invariably leads the family further down the spiral of despair, dysfunction, disease and delinquency. Dr. Matthew A. Johnson (”Dr. J.”) and his F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules parenting system offer a powerful alternative to family chaos. F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules presents a solid and coherent structure for families in need. In this book, he first presents a philosophical and intellectual framework for F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules and then presents the system itself in an absolutely clear and straightforward manner. F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules is a product of who and what “Dr. J.” himself is, a child of a family with problems, an outstandi (more…)
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Postive Parenting with a Plan
I would like a refund as I never received the product. It has been over one month since I ordered it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Choas to Peace =)
Amazing that a single book had the ability to teach us, as parents, a way to bring order and structure into the the family in a positive, effective and healthy way.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good ideas for “rules”
Lots of rules, but it is possible to redefine to fit the situation. Maybe even call them guidelines or “expectations” instead of “rules”.
1.0 out of 5 stars
For those who secretly want their children to just die already.
This “doctor” endorses the methods used by WWASP (World Wide Association of Speciality Programs). This says it all.
5.0 out of 5 stars
possitive changes
My therapist suggested this program to me a while ago. Beings as I am such a procrastinator about change I did not begin this until recently.
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Awesome Program
The title says it all: “Positive Parenting With a Plan”. My husband and I have 2 adopted children who came to us,each with his/her own issues from their lives prior to adoption…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Positive Parenting with a Plan
This book is absolutely excellent to use as behavior training with kids. When a child misbehaves, rather than punish your child physically, the better alternative is to have your…
1.0 out of 5 stars
Just fine if your child is coming out of a group home…
Up front, I will tell you that this book (and books like it) scare me. Having said that, I would like to write a thoughtful review that isn’t too reactionary…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Bottom Line…Too much of a sales pitch getting there
Ultimately I believe the book is worth the read and the theory is fantastic. Though only recently implemented in our household, so far so good.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Informative and understandable
As a counselor and a teacher this is a wonderful way to help parents and families. Readable and very understandable. A very good buy for the dollar.