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From Publishers WeeklyElman, conductor of the Summit Center for Learning in Summit, N.J., and Kennedy-Moore, a Westfield, N.J., psychotherapist, offer a elaborate examination of the dissimilar ways children interact with their peers. Often, other than as supposed or expected bright and “normal” children behave in ways that cause other children, family members and teachers to label them as disruptive, unhappy or troublesome. There are nine types of children, according to the authors, including the “short-fused,” “little adult,” “born leader” and “different drummer.” Parents will without delay be competent to distinguish their child from the elaborate descriptions included. For example, “Short-Fused Children may appear to be strong, but inside they feel vulnerable. These children are exceedingly sensitive. They often believe that the whole world is versus them. Because they feel threatened, they respond angrily, instinctively fighting to protect themselves.” As they explain the respective types of behaviors, the writers depict a number of scenarios to show the difficulties children may have relating to others. The challenge for the parents is to support their children learn “the Unwritten Rules” so they have less troubles and form happier, more generative relationships. The writers provide specific sentences that both parents and children may use to modify these detrimental conduct patterns, but some parents will in all probability hope for even more specific do’s and don’ts. Given that other childrearing tomes seldom cover this topic, this book is a welcome addition to the parenting library. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review”A elaborate examination of the dissimilar ways children interact with their peers. Parents will without delay be competent to tell apart their child….a welcome addition to the parenting library.” –Publishers Weekly “Colorfully written and practical, Unwritten Rules offers numerous tips for anxious parents….Recommended for public library parenting collections.” –Library Journal “Offers parents simple ways to help their children connect with other kids. Chapters describe dissimilar personality types and the stumbling blocks those children might run into.” –Chicago Tribune From the Back Cover”This book is completely filled with actually good counsel for parents and, at least indirectly, for children themselves. It will be of enormous gain to those kids engaged in a struggle to master primary interpersonal skills.” - Mel Levine, MD, author of A Mind at a Time

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77 of 77 people found the following review helpful.
Wish my parents had this when I was a kid
By Jennifer Merrill
As a shy child who had troubles making friends, this book would have been enormously helpful. I bought it because I realized my daughter was having the same problems I used to have, and I felt helpless to know what to tell her to help her. I didn’t want her to suffer as I had, but I wasn’t exactly qualified to tell another person how to make friends! I am so glad I got this book. It is full of practical, detailed advice on what you can do to teach your child social skills. I’m finding it useful too! I would recommend it whole-heartedly to anyone who is in the same situation I was in.

72 of 72 people found the following review helpful.
A Godsend and Ideal For All Ages
By BeatleBangs1964
This book will help many a shy adult as well as people of all ages with Asperger’s Syndrome. This book is an excellent navigational tool in decoding the Tacit Social Codes & Rules. Asperger’s Syndrome, which is in the autism spectrum includes a lack of intuitive knowledge of these Social Codes & Rules and their accompanying skills. This book reaches people on the spectrum on the cognitive level and helps many to compensate cognitively for what is lacked intuitively.

I like the way it empowers parents and educators to realize that not everybody can just approach a peer and make an instant friend. Instead of relying on tired cliches such as constant reassurance at best or criticism/blame at worst, this book acts as a “how to” guide in order to improve social skills. No promises are made and encouragement is given instead. Had this book existed when I was a child, much sorrow and shame might have been avoided. Compassion is the tone of the book and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

If I could give this book a higher rating, I would cheerfully do so.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful.
A Grateful Mental Health Counselor…
By A
This book is an absolute must for parents AND teachers who want to guide children through the mastering of essential social skills for building friendships. The all inclusive presentation of means and methods for knowing and implementing The Unwritten Rules will spare many children from the pain of unknowingly inviting social rejection. It’s all within The Unwritten Rules…clearly visible to the mind and heart. The authors admirably and impressively answer many children’s calls for help.

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