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In my opinion she is referring to how children would be raised in the conceptual Galt's Gulch. She closes in her book: "Today, I think of Galt's Gulch as a psychological place. It's the dream, the place where it doesn't get any better. Today, when I picture the parents and children of Galt's Gulch, I picture relationships that are the dream, relationships that are as safe havens of freedom, joy, and respect for both parent and child, relationships in which both parties feel, "It doesn't get better than this."

I am reading the book by Roslyn Ross: A theory of Objectivist Parenting. I recommend this one as well, at the end of the book she has an extensive recommended reading section with a lot of good sources as well. https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Objectivist-Parenting-Roslyn-Ross/dp/1502315548/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477938279&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=atheory+of+objectivist+parenting

"Still the best speech on child-raising that's ever been given. Roslyn understands that kids should be treated with the same respect as adults, with freedom honored." Anny Morele - Children Have Rights. ATLAS SUMMIT 2014 -- How would children be raised in Galt’s Gulch? Most Objectivist parents want to raise their children with as little coercion as possible, but lack the knowledge of how to do so: how to get children to eat vegetables, bathe, study and make safe choices, even as toddlers, without trickery, manipulation, bribery, punishment, or other forms of coercion. Parenting can and should be completely consistent with Objectivist values—there are no contradictions, just faulty premises. Join Roslyn Ross as she examines the most common mistakes Objectivists parents make and how to avoid them. ABOUT ROSLYN ROSS: oslyn Ross manages a philosophically sound day camp for children that also teaches parenting skills to adults. Ross also writes, speaks, consults, and produces edutainment on the subject of parenting. Ross graduated from Wesleyan University.

Parenting for Social Change - Teresa Graham Brett Children Have Rights - Anny Morele Unconditional Parenting - Alfie Kohn

Parenting for Social Change - Teresa Graham Brett Children Have Rights - Anny Morele Unconditional Parenting - Alfie Kohn

I found this on the authors facebook page on children rights: "Human rights don't depend on anything, except the fact that humans have a rational capacity. Whether they can implement that rationality at any particular moment doesn't remove their rights"

I think the book points that out: that in our current society children don't have the same rights, however it illustrates how we can raise our children free and with equal rights. I think this passage was about letting them be free and at the same time responsible for their actions.

just to add to the continuation on that paragraph on the book: "As Oak Trees, we will use one or more of those Leverages occasionally to ensure that our free children understand that there are responsibilities that come along with freedom that are unbreakable, that our love is NOT unconditional – the same way we hold our friends’ and family’s feet to the fire. We love life and we are self-full, but we can only be that way if nobody walks over us, including our dear children" Morele, Anny (2015-12-18). Children Have Rights (Kindle Locations 1270-1273). . Kindle Edition.

It does sound harsh when the passage is taken by itself. This is under the premise that the need to work as a team in the household has been discussed and understood by both, and this is a job that the 10 year old has freely chose and has been doing for a while. I agree that before using leverages you can gently remind the boy that responsibility means that when doing a job they themselves chose they cant push the hard parts onto somebody else, because the mother does lose something by having to finish the work of somebody else that she was not expecting to do. And she can also discuss this unfair inconvenience before using her leverages.

From the book Children Have Rights, section on "Leverages": "For instance, let’s say your 10-year-old boy is supposed to do the dishes, but he walks up to you and says he has done most of the dishes but won’t do the pancake griddle because it’s too “hard” to clean, which it obviously isn’t, and you know it. You know that he is simply trying to pawn off the “hard” cleaning onto you or someone else. When you become the Happy Oak Tree and point this out with the facts and he still won’t clean the griddle, then you can use your Leverage. In a calm and content voice, you might say something like, “OK, Bradley, I get it. You don’t want to do your job. I suppose you can go ahead and find somebody else to take you to your football practice, because it ain’t going to be me, darling. I’m beginning to think that it might be too ‘hard’ to do that. I think I might read a book or something instead. Thanks for giving me some free time later.” After you say that, walk away calmly, because the situation is done for you. Do not attempt any more conversation on the griddle. Just contently say you’re not interested. This calm but firm use of Leverage brings most children around within a little bit." Morele, Anny (2015-12-18). Children Have Rights (Kindle Locations 1264-1265). . Kindle Edition. Just this passage has started more than one conversation and not everybody agrees with the approach, it seems too harsh for some and right for others. I think freedom and responsibility go hand in hand., if you did agree freely on washing the dishes you have assumed responsibility. What are your thoughts?

Has anyone read this book?, I am on chapter 13 find it quite interesting. The author was Inspired by Ayn Rand work. I am in the part about sharing, I never thought that in addition to tell my son to share if he feels like it that he needs to think about not accepting things from other person that "shared" with him through coercion. But it makes sense.

My wife is at home taking care of our two children she used to work as a chef. She agreees on the idea a 100%. I dont have any other means of income besides savings. We have a mortgage as far as debt. I am in the refrigeration industry, yes I can still develop my skills while out of the workplace. I have been thinking about this for a couple of years but lately I have bee feeling the urge to do it. My plan is to go as long as I can and then get a part time job or a job where I can work from home. I've been looking around and there are a few companies that will hire people working at home.

I would like to take a break from work to spend time with my family. I feel that time is going too fast and that I want to spend more time with my kids. I have a 5 year old, a 3 year old and we are expecting a new baby In about a month a half. I have the means to make this happen so economically I can afford it for a year. My plan is to spend time with them, travel some, teach them some, learn some. I have a well paid job with benefits. I have 4 weeks vacation + holidays...etc, I've been working here for 14 years and I am also feeling a little burn out from the work I do and all the corporation politics. I just feel unsure and afraid because right now I have job security (perceived at least) and I dont know how difficult might be to get a job later. It seems risky to me but I think It would be something I would really enjoy and remember as a great adventure. I would like to hear your opinion on this. Thank you.

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PheePhyPhoPhum: is there a book or a paper on Peaceful Parenting from Stef? Could you send me the link or where is it located. I cannot find it. Thank you.