Description: Kids who have a healthy self-image are kids who weather the storms of childhood and grow up to be confident, capable, and responsible adults. But too often, in an effort to build self-esteem in their children, parents actually accomplish the opposite. How is it that even with the best intentions, we can tear our kids down instead of building them up? Bringing Up Kids Without Tearing Them Down is packed with tools you need to underwrite your kids' lives with a solid sense of self-worth and confidence. At the end of each chapter, you'll find steps to follow in your own family, plus self-evaluating questions that help you gain insight into your own parenting style. Also included is a question-and-answer section to quickly reference specific problem areas.