Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
The Rules of Parenting
Richard Templar · 2013
72/100
👍 Worth It
Templar's opening instruction to simply relax sets the right tone for a parenting guide that refuses to catastrophize — covering everything from toddlers to adult children in digestible two-page chunks with a light touch of humor. The lack of cited research is a real limitation for parents who want evidence, but the common-sense warmth and broad coverage make it a genuinely reassuring read for the anxious new parent. Think of it as a wise friend's perspective, not a clinical manual.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety97
substance62
craft73
originality55
accuracy58
hype75
age-fit88
human-eye70
Penny’s verdict72
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