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The Idle Parent: Why Laid-Back Parents Raise Happier and Healthier Kids (2009)

par Tom Hodgkinson

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The Idle Parent is Tom Hodgkinson's radical parenting remedy against stifled, mollycoddled children. Modern life is wrecking childhood. Why can't we just leave our kids alone? If you've ever wondered why so many of today's children are unhappy, spoilt, stressed and selfish, then the answers and the remedy are to be found in The Idle Parent. Tom Hodgkinson wants us to leave our kids be, to give them the space and time to grow into self-reliant, confident, inquisitive, happy and free people. Full of practical tips of what to do and (more importantly) what not to do, Tom will not only help your kids be happier, but also help you, their parents, live happier and more fulfilled lives. 'Wise, practical, funny, personal, it will make you a much better parent' Oliver James 'An inspiring book, genuinely subversive. Time to put away "silly adult things" and embrace childhood in all its messy glory' London Lite 'A recipe for bright, happy people with need of neither television nor shrink. Who could ask for more?' Evening Standard 'An original, thought-provoking book' Toby Young, Mail on Sunday Tom Hodgkinson is the founder and editor of The Idler and the author of How to be Idle, How to be Free, The Idle Parent and Brave Old World. In spring 2011 he founded The Idler Academy in London, a bookshop, coffeehouse and cultural centre which hosts literary events and offers courses in academic and practical subjects - from Latin to embroidery. Its motto is 'Liberty through Education'. Find out more at www.idler.co.uk.… (plus d'informations)
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    lquilter: Both Skenazy's Free-Range Kids and Hodgkinson's The Idle Parent advocate less supervised, scheduled parenting, and more child-directed independence.
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Interesting antidote to the 'tiger mother' view of parenting. Hodgkinson is an advocate of a more hands off parenting style that leaves the kids with plenty of free time in which to explore the world around them and yes, even to experience being 'bored'. I liked a lot of what he said but have to admit that not all of it would suit me - camping trips in fields with lots of other families so the kids can run wild and the adults can get on with relaxing and socialising - that's really not my cup of tea so I guess while I'm definitely not a tiger mother I wouldn't rate very well in the idle parent stakes either! ( )
  PennyAnne | Apr 6, 2011 |
If you long to create for your family a beautiful life full of music and books, parties and naps, bonfires and ponies, look no further than Tom Hodgkinson's inspiring manual on raising kids.

In stark contrast to the supremely un-fun "Tiger Mom" approach and psyche-speak offerings that urge you to "tame your toddler", The Idle Parent is a totally refreshing guide to family life. Follow Tom's advice and you will soon find your creative, independent and non-whiny children bringing you tea while you have a nice lazy lie-in with your spouse. Sweet!

In one chapter, Hodgkinson shares a reading list of the authors, stories and poetry that he and his children most enjoy. He recommends picking the books up at jumble sales for a few cents, because idle parents are thrifty and don't spend lots of money on stuff. More space to dance that way. These books are more suited to kids age 5 and up.

1. The Ahlbergs - Each Peach Pear Plum and Peepo!

2. J.M. Barrie - Peter Pan

3. The poetry of William Blake - in particular, 'The Tyger'

4. Enid Blyton - The Famous Five books and The Faraway Tree

5. Raymond Briggs - Fungus the Bogeyman, The Snowman

6. Lewis Carroll - The Alice books

7. Roald Dahl - Danny the Champion of the World

8. Daniel Defoe - Robinson Crusoe

9. Charles Dickens - A Christmas Carol

10. Arthur Conan Doyle - Sherlock Holmes mysteries

http://peabirds.blogspot.com/ ( )
  SyrupShoppe | Feb 15, 2011 |
Wow. A totally refreshing read. This book is so enjoyable and reminds the reader that family time cab be enjoyable and simple and that there is no need for highly stimulating, motivating, pre planned, often costly activities and that it is good to just 'be' and enjoy time together. He reminds parents of the joy of nature, music, dance, reading and suggests limiting computer and tv use. A highly enjoyable book which will enhance your family life, will make you 'free' and will not cost you a penny. ( )
  CarolineTrevor | Aug 18, 2010 |
It's such fun to read about helicopter parents on the "other side of the pond." Tom Hodgkinson writes with good humor about the need to get out of our kids faces and allow them to explore the world in an unmediated way, without hand wringing adults nearby. He includes a great reading list of books, a special bonus, that adults will enjoy reading with their kids at bedtime. The book can be read as a series of essays, with breaks in between, or straight through, and it is a completely enjoyable manifesto for freedom. ( )
1 voter ann.elizabeth | Jul 17, 2010 |
Nu heb ik zelf geen kinderen maar ik zie genoeg vrienden worstelen met de opvoeding van hun kids. Kinderen hebben het tegenwoordig druk, druk, druk. Ze moeten naar judo, piano- of balletles. Thuis zitten ze achter de computer of kijken TV en hebben hun eigen mobieltje. En dan moeten ze ook nog dealen met ouders die het het ook razend druk hebben om gezin en werk te combineren.

Journalist Tom Hodgkinson zag het in zijn gezin zelf ook allemaal gebeuren. Door al hun drukke en verplichte bezigheden wisten zijn kinderen niet meer hoe ze zichzelf moesten bezighouden en verloren hun verbeeldingskracht. En hij en zijn vrouw werkten zich een slag in het rond om alle lidmaatschappen, speelgoed en uitjes te kunnen betalen.

Uit onvrede met zijn eigen situatie en wat hij om zich heen zag kwam hij met hij het volgende briljante idee: het luie ouderschap. Deze verrassende en simpele oplossing maakt het leven van ouders gemakkelijk en goedkoper en het leven van de kinderen leuker. De boodschap van het boek Luie ouders hebben gelijk is eenvoudig: ouders moeten hun kinderen hun gang laten gaan.

Hodgkinson gaat lekker tegendraads te keer tegen alle zaken die maken hebben met het huidige opvoeden van jonge kinderen. In hoofdstukken als "Weg met school", "Weg met televisie, leve de vrijheid", "De speelgoedleugen" en "Het belang van de natuur" vertelt hij uit eigen ervaring en komt met verrassend eenvoudige oplossingen voor de luie ouder. Hodgkin is absoluut geen fanaticus, weet te relativeren en schrijft met veel humor. Uiteindelijk levert zijn aanpak een win win situatie op voor de kinderen én de ouders. Ik kan dit boek iedere ouder aanraden die vraagtekens zet bij het moderne opvoeden. Je leven kon door dit boek wel eens een stuk leuker worden!
  BieblogHengelo | Feb 25, 2010 |
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The Idle Parent is Tom Hodgkinson's radical parenting remedy against stifled, mollycoddled children. Modern life is wrecking childhood. Why can't we just leave our kids alone? If you've ever wondered why so many of today's children are unhappy, spoilt, stressed and selfish, then the answers and the remedy are to be found in The Idle Parent. Tom Hodgkinson wants us to leave our kids be, to give them the space and time to grow into self-reliant, confident, inquisitive, happy and free people. Full of practical tips of what to do and (more importantly) what not to do, Tom will not only help your kids be happier, but also help you, their parents, live happier and more fulfilled lives. 'Wise, practical, funny, personal, it will make you a much better parent' Oliver James 'An inspiring book, genuinely subversive. Time to put away "silly adult things" and embrace childhood in all its messy glory' London Lite 'A recipe for bright, happy people with need of neither television nor shrink. Who could ask for more?' Evening Standard 'An original, thought-provoking book' Toby Young, Mail on Sunday Tom Hodgkinson is the founder and editor of The Idler and the author of How to be Idle, How to be Free, The Idle Parent and Brave Old World. In spring 2011 he founded The Idler Academy in London, a bookshop, coffeehouse and cultural centre which hosts literary events and offers courses in academic and practical subjects - from Latin to embroidery. Its motto is 'Liberty through Education'. Find out more at www.idler.co.uk.

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