As some one Who seeks to Avoid conlict as much as possible, I Was afraid parenting That Was Beginning to bring out bits of me I did not know Existed. As much as anything I have-been reassured by this book as it's parenting is tough, you-have to make an attempt to control your reactions and yet you do not-have to resort to humiliating "punishment" in the corner. YEAH !!! Constantly I-have the technical popping up in my head When my daughter's pushing the buttons, and very Rarely-have to raise my voice. Granted she's only 18 months, goal start as you mean to go on. I'm not sure thesis "gentle discipline" Technical Could Be Introduced with an already terrible teenager, aim it's worth a try sour Rather than screaming the house down. I'm glad I started early and hope to Avoid shouting matches with my kids as much as possible. Very enjoyable, eye-opening and reassuring to read.