Dr. Hoffman's book provides a highly readable guide to the understanding and parenting of uncaring children. The case examples are illustrative and instructional. --Thomas H. Harrell, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Florida Institute of Technology.I greatly appreciate and admire this work completed by Norman E. Hoffman, Ph.D.. As a psychiatrist, I feel constantly under undue pressure from my clients and their families to resolve complex life problems by making a medical diagnosis and treatment plan. I am sure that this 'pressure to fix' is felt even more strongly by mental health professionals when imposed by the parents and teachers of difficult children. Finally, someone has the courage to tell the harsh truth..." Phil Sinaikin, M.D., Psychiatrist - The American Board of Psychology and Neurology -- Phil Sinaikin, M.D., PsychiatristI greatly appreciate and admire this work completed by Norman Hoffman, Ph.D. As a psychiatrist, I feel constantly under undue pressure from my clients and their families, to resolve complex life problems by making a medical diagnosis and treatment plan. I am sure that this "pressure to fix" is felt even more strongly by mental health professionals when imposed upon by the parents and teachers of difficult children. Finally, someone has the courage to tell the harsh truth..." --Phil Sinaikin, M.D. Psychiatrist; The American Board of Psychology and NeurologyI greatly appreciate and admire this work completed by Norman Hoffman, Ph.D. As a psychiatrist, I feel constantly under undue pressure from my clients and their families, to resolve complex life problems by making a medical diagnosis and treatment plan. I am sure that this "pressure to fix" is felt even more strongly by mental health professionals when imposed upon by the parents and teachers of difficult children. Finally, someone has the courage to tell the harsh truth..." --Phil Sinaikin, M.D. Psychiatrist; The American Board of Psychology and NeurologyFrom the PublisherPlease remove all copies of "When Bad Children Happen To Good Parents from your listings and forward all inquiries of the book above to: Bad Children Can Happen To Good Parents.From the Authorno change what is the best site to sell stuff Bad Children Can Happen to Good Parents
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. One good chapterBy W. N. CraftI'm a teacher and a parent of two teenagers. The book was purchased for some help in dealing with difficult children, either in the way of solice or advice. I found little solice, other than to realize that there are plenty of difficult children in the world. As far as advice, there is one very good chapter near the end.The majority of this book tells us what most people who deal with children already know: characteristics of a bad child. Chapter after chapter points out characterisitics of difficult children; without any disrespect to the author I would think that most of these characteristics are pretty obvious.The one helpful chapter gives an outline for a plan to help curb rebellious, disrespectful, and uncaring children. Making a list of favorite things (motivators) and corresponding consequences is simple but brilliant. The advice in this one chapter might be worth the cost of the whole book.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Finally a answerBy Babara WI have 10 grandchildren and 4 children. One of your grandchildren was completely different then all the others. I couldn't understand this child. I pulled all my experience as a mother and grandmother to try to figure this child out. No matter what we tried it wouldn't work. I read the book "Bad Children Can Happen to Good Parents" and I found the answer. These types of children "uncaring" are very smart and can play you. They can adapt to any situation and be two to three steps ahead of you. You need to read this book. It will give you the answers that you need to handle the uncaring child. One warning you must follow his step process to be successful. The whole family must be on board with this process. You can never waver, compromise, or feel sorry for them. This book will help you understand your child, how to deal with them, and have a more normal life. Thank you Dr. Hoffman for all your years of experience and knowledge of an uncaring child. If it wasn't for you, we would still be wondering what we have done wrong. Your book is a life saver for the child and the parents. It has helped me and my family to understand what we are dealing with. For the people reading this, if you have a child (young or old) that is uncaring don't wait get help. The longer you wait the harder it will be to get control back.1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Lola O'Brien lives in la la land...By R. KarstensLola knows nothing about living with a anti-social child/person. They are not like normal humans. They have no conscience, empathy, nor do they experience any real guilt of remorse for their actions. They live a "my way or the highway" and are not amenable to parenting. Lola owes the author an apology for her absurd and ignorant review of this book.