Your Competent Child (Second Edition)

In this valuable book, Jesper Yule argues that today's family is at an important crossroads. The destructive values that govern the traditional hierarchical family—obedience, physical and emotional abuse, the imposition of rules—are beginning to lose ground.
And instead of them, we have the opportunity to adopt new values that come from the idea that the family should be built not on authoritarian power or democratic oppression, but on dignity and reciprocity between parent and child. Children know how to competently express their feelings from birth and are ready to cooperate. Parents are the ones who should listen and learn from their children. And when dealing with children makes us feel underappreciated, the reason is almost always within us. We have reached conflict because we have not been able to express our tenderness and love through tender and loving behavior, nor to translate our good intentions into fruitful interaction.
Jesper Yule is a recognized international authority on family matters. Using examples from his practice in different countries, his book encourages parents to see the years dedicated to raising children as an exciting period of development and growth for the whole family.

Reviews:

"Parents love Jesper Yule because he reveals the ways out of today's educational cases."
— Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung

"Jesper Yule is a bright image of modern pedagogy."
— Der Spiegel

"An inspiring guide for anyone who wants to create a family in which each individual has the opportunity to grow and develop."
— Publishers Weekly

"Your competent child is a liberating and wise book for children. It deserves to be printed on posters and pasted on every corner. The message is simple: children are unique and should be treated with the same respect and tact as adults we love and would never think of harming... Jesper Yule's book is worth its weight in gold when it comes across in the hands of parents ready to read it and find the most meaningful way to help their child grow up without losing their self-respect. At the same time, it is a must-read for anyone working professionally with children and their families.”
— andwith the Danish press

"The traditional hierarchical family structure based on destructive values - obedience, physical and emotional abuse, submission - is giving way to a new structure that preaches dignity and reciprocity between parent and child, and supports the belief that children are born competent to express their feelings and they are willing to cooperate.”
— Booknews

Your Competent Child (Second Edition) is a medical textbook intended for parents, caregivers, and child health professionals. This extremely important resource provides information and guidance to support children's healthy growth and development, focusing on key aspects of their physical and mental well-being.

The textbook begins with an introductory section that introduces readers to the basic principles of child development. It emphasizes the importance of normal physical, emotional and social growth during the various stages of childhood. This fundamental overview sets the context for understanding the topics that follow.

One of the strengths of the textbook is the attention paid to children's physical health. The sections focus on the meal, growth, immune system, physical activity and diseases that often affect children. By providing guidance to support healthy eating and living habits, the textbook supports parents and caregivers in their role of caring for children's physical well-being.

Psychological aspects of child development are extensively covered in the textbook. It analyzes issues related to children's emotional stability, social skills and mental health. Using current psychological theories and scientific research, the textbook helps parents understand how to support their children's psychological development and how to deal with potential challenges.

The second edition of the textbook also includes new sections related to technological dependence and the impact of social networks on children. With the growth of digital technologies and their impact on society, this textbook provides practical advice and strategies for dealing with the challenges that accompany the digital age.

One of the key aspects of "Your Competent Child" is the emphasis on the relationship between parents and children. This textbook upholds the importance of positive and supportive relationships that create a safe environment for children to develop. Parenting skills and method