![]() In Part 2, we’ll look at the core conditional parenting techniques (rewards and punishments) and why Kohn says we shouldn’t use them. In Part 1 of this guide, we’ll look at Kohn’s overall case for shifting from “conditional” to “unconditional” parenting. In Unconditional Parenting, he argues that most of us have learned to parent in a “conditional” way: That is, we make our children believe that we only love them when they do what we want. ![]() Kohn is the author of 14 books, most of which focus on education and parenting. Advocates for gentle parenting argue that it fosters autonomy, develops stronger parent-child bonds, and builds children’s internal motivation. Unconditional Parenting, published in 2005, was an early contribution to the popular “ gentle parenting” movement: a set of loosely associated approaches that move away from traditional discipline methods. ![]() How can we raise kids to be self-confident, independent, and compassionate? In Unconditional Parenting, author and lecturer Alfie Kohn argues that we should throw away the standard parenting rulebook and replace it with a new approach built on unconditional support, acceptance, and understanding. 1-Page Summary 1-Page Book Summary of Unconditional Parenting ![]()
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