This groundbreaking book considers the inner world of the child and argues that children are more capable than many of us realise something that is not considered by the so-called experts. Babies make their needs known; toddlers can walk for miles; teenagers are equipped to make their own decisions. Children need adult support, but they do not need interference, which can damage their growth. If we learn to trust our children at each stage, they are more likely to find their own balance. This book is about doing a little less.