Why French Children Don't Talk Back

Having spent some time in France,the respectful behaviour of their children toward adults is very evident. It seems that their culture tends to direct and nurture their children as opposed to try to be their friends, I thought the book is a good read.

I found the narrative to be largely train of thought, but lacking in substance. I feel like I am listening to a New Yorker ranting, so much so that I don't think I'll manage to stick it out until the end of the book. What I feel is lacking are conclusions to really be able to draw on. I guess I expected a bit different tone. The title had reminded me of another book "why French women don't get fat" which had a completely different sens of humor.

I had to force myself to finish the book because i paid for it, but to be honest i learned very little. the book is not very organized, i feel like i was already half way through i still don't know what she is trying to say other than french kids behave better than american kids….but how do they do it??? i can honestly say there is only 2 paragraphs in the books that's dedicated to that question, but that's why we bought the book! also, the author is trying to adopt the french way but not all of it, some french ways of raising children are worth learning from and some are not…..um…then what's the point of learning from french, might as well go learn about russia or japan?

I read and loved 'Why French children don't throw food' so was curious to see if this added anything, which it does, since the first book is much more about French culture whereas this is very much more practical.I have already implemented much of the advice with great results! It's just good to get rid of that nagging voice which says 'you're being mean to your child' and remind yourself that you are there to teach them to become reasonable adults by instilling a framework of discipline and polite effective communication rather than trying to make them happy in individual instances. Saying 'no' and meaning it makes for a much nicer experience when you're out and about when they ask for e.g. ice-cream and hour before lunch. If they know 'no means no' they give up immediatley which means no whining or tears.Excellent!!

I've read it many times because it's entertaining while discussing the kind of parent I try to be. Wish this author had a newsletter though..!

I enjoyed reading this book so much, interesting down to earth parenting insight into French mum' s lifestyle with eyes of and expat.. Books just speaks common sense and I wish I did not over parent my toddler so much based on reading tons of other books... It was funny too...

you can learn a thing or two from this book... a must read

I really enjoyed this book. It was easy to digest and full of sage advice. I was pleased to discover that some of my parenting skills and values are already quite French and am looking forward to parenting my next child :) and seeing how this shakes down!