More than happy : the wisdom of Amish parenting / Serena B. Miller with Paul Stutzman.
Examines the way that Amish parents raise their children, arguing for the group's basic parenting principles in order to produce happy, well-adjusted children.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781476753409
- ISBN: 1476753407
- Physical Description: 326 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: 1st Howard Books edition
- Publisher: New York : Howard Books, 2015.
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Part I Family 17 -- Family 19 -- Marriage in a Horse-and-Buggy Society 25 -- Divorce 42 -- Role of the Extended Family 50 -- Eating Together 57 -- Importance of Gender Roles 69 -- "Working Moms" 77 -- Part II Community 91 -- Community 93 -- Intentional Connectedness 98 -- Concept of Uffgevva 104 -- Heritage 110 -- Blessing of a Second Language 116 -- Taking Care of One Another 122 -- Less Focus on Formal Education, More on Lifelong Learning 129 -- Part III Discipline 151 -- Discipline 153 -- More than Happy 156 -- Teaching Respect 162 -- Punishments and Consequences 173 -- Shunning 180 -- Part IV Amish Work Ethic 189 -- Amish Work Ethic 191 -- Importance of Chores 203 -- Allowances 209 -- Job Market 216 -- Importance of Fun 226 -- Part V Technology 233 -- Technology 235 -- Quality Time Versus Quantity Time 238 -- Deciding 249 -- Fewer Wants 256 -- Making Choices 263 -- Part VI Faith 269 -- Faith 271 -- Discipline of Patience 277 -- Fostering Forgiveness 285 -- Teaching Generosity 291 -- Choosing Your Faith 298 -- What We Can Learn 307 -- Part VII So, What's an Englisch Parent to Do? 315 -- So, What's an Englisch Parent to Do? 317.
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- Child rearing > United States > Case studies.
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Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 649.1 MIL (Text) | 36015000600128 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
