Are children today more unruly and cheeky than before? Are parents today less competent? How can situations occur daily in which the "little tyrant" triumphs and they despair? How to avoid permanent stress in parenting while not falling into authoritarianism is shown by an experienced family counselor through many examples. He points out the pitfalls of liberal parenting and starts from the concept that even in the good intention of not limiting a child's freedom, one cannot "leave the child to fend for themselves" and place them in today's world without awareness and knowledge of their own boundaries. The author gives parents, educators, and many teachers the courage to consistently pursue a path in parenting that provides children with a sense of safety and security through his proposed solutions.
