The most exasperating, important, difficult, thankless, yet fulfilling assignment in life is parenting. is a guide to creating and maintaining harmonious communication with children when they are small that will last throughout their adult years when they are parents. Excellent parenting is not a substitute, but merely a launching pad for ­children to develop their own identity. The authors present to young parents, single parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers the importance of understanding who kids are and aren't-for everyone's good. With this understanding in mind, the book guides readers toward diplomatic dialogue and how to blend effectively several different personalities in a family setting.