Proof-Positive Parenting: Science Based Parenting for the Modern World

Proof-Positive Parenting is the first-ever parenting book to provide parents information about the social science research behind raising responsible kids. In this humorous and easy-to-read book, Margaret Pickard, a sociologist and family law attorney, offers parents the insights she has shared with thousands of parents over the years in her university classes. After receiving of rave reviews for her style of teaching and the information she shares, Margaret compiled this valuable resource for all parents to use to raise their kids to be happy, healthy and productive adults. Proof-Positive Parenting is a fascinating work of social science, with real life applications to help parents apply the principles in their own families.

Proof-Positive Parenting explores historical views on parenting and the dramatic shift in the 21st Century to child-centered parenting, which was unknown to generations before us. The empirical research that is explored reminds us that our grandparents had it right, child-centered lives do not provide children the tools and skills that they need to be successful in life, in work, or in relationships. Proof-Positive Parenting considers what children really need from their parents, while helping us to better understand how we can meet our children’s needs in the process.

Citing the actual social science studies on parenting, Proof-Positive Parenting provides the research on how and why to teach children a strong work ethic, the importance of family time and family ties, the importance of sleep in maximizing their abilities, the effects of digital media on their academic and social success, and, of course, parents will be reminded that our children need our presence more than they need our presents. The research paints a clear picture of what parents need to do. Proof-Positive Parenting is intended to be a survival manual for parents, as well as their children.