Must read if you have children! 2010-05-18

Reviewer: Literature Lover

Wayne Dyer does it again! He provides practical information that every parent can (and should) use on a daily basis. For example, one specific piece of information that I think we tend to forget as parents is how important it is to model the types of behaviors we want our children to display. Dr. Dyer spells out his instructions for modeling good behavior in a way that is easy to understand and follow. There is a wealth of information in this book and I definitely refer to it often.

Every parent or grand parent should read this book 2008-09-07

Reviewer: S. Walker

This book opens yours eyes to things we are doing to and around our children that we don't even know we're doing. It is definitely a must read for any parent or grand parent

Quite insightful 2008-01-13

Reviewer: Craig Mooneyham

Being the father of three children, I enjoyed reading this book. This book helped me to see many of the negative parenting patterns that years of conditioning had created in my ego. The number one thing that I walked away with was the understanding that my children have to make their own lives (with my wife's and my guidance, of course), and that it is not my place to control them. Wayne also provides ways to help you see yourself and then how to correct any negative traits you possess concerning parenting. While I may not agree 100% with every idea he has regarding parenting, I would say I agree 90% (now that I've read it). I have seen many of my fallacies and have seen how they have affected and will affect my children negatively; I have seen how to change those ways also, thanks to this book.

I believe EVERY parent should read this book, and I've given it to new parents and have recommended it to others. No matter how old your children are, Wayne has written this book for you, now. It's never too late to correct your mistakes and help your children grow to be mature, responsible, creative, limitless adults, and Wayne stresses that in this book. I believe you will appreciate it, therefore, I highly recommend it.

not news for a psychology major 2007-10-31

Reviewer: engk916

i thought this book had good points that would be useful to parents who don't have psychology background - there are many references to various types of positive reinforcement and conflict resolution that would be helpful.

From the author of, Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves 2006-09-05

Reviewer: Naomi Aldort

As the author of Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves, I find What Do You Really Want for YOur Children to be nice, but not on the leading edge. Wayne Dyer is always full of stories and joy which is inspiring. The book is a fine introduction to being a parent who does not follow the old authoriterian ways. If you are inspired, don't stop here. Read other, more up to date books.

For example, Wayne speaks in praise of praise, yet, praise is manipulation. It gives the parents control over the child. The parent uses it to attempt to get a child to repeat a good behavior or achievement or control their emotions. If you read Punished by Rewards, or my own articles about praise and my book, you would know that praise is as bad as punishment and actually harms self-esteem and self-reliance.

Although much is missing in this book, it is also a delight to read from a delightful writer and speaker.