 | Before It's Too Late: Why Some
Kids Get into Trouble and What
Parents Can Do About It, Stanton E. Samenow. List: $23.00 ~ Our Price: $16.10 ~ You Save: $6.90 (30%). This is a superb, often brilliant discussion of a group of kids that the author calls, "anti-social." Such a child (page 121):. . . stands outside the mainstream of society, attempting to impose on the world his view that life is a one-way street. He is oblivious of the injury that he inflicts on others and, in fact, does not even have a concept of injury. When his pursuit of excitement goes awry, he lies and blames others. The result ultimately is that he remains an outsider to human affairs. Toward all the people who believe in him, who recognize his potential, who would like to help him, his attitude is one of disdain.
Without effective intervention, the antisocial youngster will remain isolated and see human relationships solely as avenues for conquests and triumphs. It is the author's point of view that parents and schools must identify these children early in life if they are to be effective in helping them. Additional research is needed about what works, but there are some methods that can be used now.
Since Dr. Samenow wrote, a substantial medical literature has arisen that suggests that there may be a neuro-psychological component to this syndrome. This subsequent development does not contradict this book, but it could provide an occasion for a revision.
Buy this book if you are concerned that your child seems to be dishonest and cannot be trusted. Dr. Samenow will provide you with important insights into the forces that may be at work in your child. |