There's no recipe book to tell parents how they should teach their
children the important lessons of life--responsibility, honesty,
self-discipline and self-confidence. Many of today's parents feel
overwhelmed by the task they face. They have often had little
preparation for parenthood. Their own families may be too far away for
regular daily support and advice. Kids Don't Come With Instruction
Manuals: Basic Parenting Skills is designed to be a resource for parents
who want to understand more about how children grow and develop and what
parents can do to help them along their way. It includes information on
how children develop the independence, self-discipline, self-confidence,
and skills in communication and cooperation with others that will help
them throughout their lives. It also includes suggested resources to
provide additional advice and answers to parents' questions. In this era
of accountability and testing, Amundson provides a special focus on how
parents and schools can work together to help students achieve.