How do you raise amazing children? How do you teach them to
be kind and honest, insightful and inquisitive, athletic and
curious, loving and thoughtful? How do you give your child
the courage to be a good sport, a good sibling, a good
friend, a good person?
When Tom Sturges became a father, he wanted to be the
greatest father who ever walked the earth. “I wanted to be
so much more than a casual observer of my son’s life as it
went by me.” So Sturges asked a lot of questions. He picked
up ideas, advice, and tips from parents, grandparents, even
rock stars and sports legends–anyone who had unique insights
to share. The result is this practical, inspiring “rule
book” for raising healthy, happy, safe, cherished children.
Philosophical, sensible, and empowering, these 76 ideas
subscribe to a simple premise: It is impossible to respect a
child too much, but it is worth the effort to try. The rules
are organized into seven fields, arranged by subject, and
will help parents, mentors, coaches, and anyone who has
children, to deal with an array of situations in a kind,
respectful, and encouraging way.