51 pages 1 hour read

Adele Faber

How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1980

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Essay Topics

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How do Faber and Mazlish’s ideas challenge the traditional power dynamics between parents and children? Discuss the implications of their approach on the future of parent-child relationships with regard to Fostering Mutual Respect and Understanding.

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How might Faber and Mazlish’s strategies for Encouraging Autonomy in Children intersect with or contradict societal expectations of obedience and conformity? To what extent do you agree with its feasibility in the modern era and why?

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Analyze the concept of “Descriptive Praise” in the context of modern debates about self-esteem and entitlement. Could this approach have unintended consequences? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.