French Twist: An American Mom's Experiment in Parisian Parenting, (Paperback)

from debnance

American children are brats. (Ouch. That hurts.) That's true. We know it is true. But it still hurts to write it down. And I'm not just talking about Other People's Children. I'm talking the children I raised and the children I see in my work and in my life. There are, of course, a few exceptions...

from justmeRosalie

This is a delightful read, presenting lots of ideas about lifestyle and good manners to ponder. It is pointed out there are several ways American children seem to be missing the mark for acceptable behavior and appreciation for life's little pleasures. A social evaluation threading thru the book ...

from Trina0401

Impressed with the well-behaved children of some French friends, the author decides to embark on an experiment - introducing some French-style parenting to her 2 daughters. Her observations on the difference between American and French styles of parenting are interesting and enlightening. I think...

from katie4098

French Twist exposes what the author believes parents are doing wrong in America today, and encourages American parents to take lessons from the French regarding how to raise their children. Some examples of good "French" parenting customs that the author praises include not making separate meals...

from acrowder

I found the author's theory and approach to be very intriguing and it did make me want to try some of the ideas in my own home. The book read like a novel instead of a parenting book which is both good and bad. It's good because it is very engaging and a quick read. On the down side, the author m...