Too often, we pay attention to negative behaviors and ignore the positive. Unfortunately, by doing this we encourage the opposite of what we want. This children's rhyming book was inspired by a true story, and details the experience of a father and son who learned this lesson while visiting a local amusement park. There, they meet Fat Freddy, a highly trained penguin who was rewarded with a fish and a hug each time he performed a trick correctly. The father learns a valuable lesson about recognizing and rewarding good behavior after watching the show. He realizes that doing so is more effective than punishing or giving attention to negative behavior, and in turn, changes the way he manages his own son. The result is a closer, stronger relationship. This book is both entertaining as well as a valuable educational tool, and is recommended for children and adults alike.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
My kids just don't get this one.:
Though I really like the idea behind this book, my kids just weren't getting it. The book is about a father leaning to use positive re-enforcement with his child after getting no where using punishments. He gets the idea from the trainer of Fat Freddie, a penguin who can do some amazing stuff. The message in this book is more useful for the parents then the child. I don't see how a child could identify with the parent's struggle to discipline and even if they could, they would have a hard time challenging... more info
