Predictive parenting

the long version

One of the best books I ever read. Truly important advice that helps you understand that the way you treat and talk to your kids is certainly going to shape who they turn out to be. They will live up or down to your expectations. I think my favorite quote from the book is "breed with exquisite care, then marry whomever you choose," or something to that effect. As the parent of a special needs child, I read dozens of "parenting" books. Most of them proclaimed the obvious. This one I actually learned from. If I ruled the world, every parent would read it! My highest rating.