Outfox the Kids for Fun and Profit: Pearls of Wisdom

Mark Twain once said, “No man can reach Heaven by another man’s road.” Kids must find their own way. That is so difficult for parents to realize. We think we know exactly what kids should do and work so hard to make it happen the way we see it. We hover over, protect too much, give help when it is not needed, and order about. We work so hard at being the perfect parent that we cheat our kids in the process. We need to relax, set a good example, be there for support and provide good choices. The only way children can grow into healthy, productive, independent adults is to learn through their own mistakes. How to help them do that safely and how to make it easier and more fun to be a proud parent is what this book is all about. Whether you are a parent or grandparent, it is just plain fun to read ‘Outfox the Kids for Fun and Profit,’ with its bright and sparkling little true stories, fractured fairy tales, fables and parables. Here is the full review from “Reader Views” contest, where Outfox the Kids for Fun and Profit won its first award: ‘R.W. Klamm is a man who is filled with humor, wisdom and insight. His ultimate goal with this book is to let parents know that we can make mistakes with raising our children, but not all is lost. We learn from our mistakes. He reminds us that parenting is not always about the desires of the parent(s) (materialistic) but of raising children who are independent, good problem-solvers and emotionally stable. Klamm starts his book by stating the obvious-- if you want to raise healthy, well-rounded children; you need to relook at your parenting style and relationship with your children. He gives the reader basic principles on raising children. These are not anything new to parents, but are things we sometimes forget. Through humorous stories, poetry and real-life examples, Klamm discusses peer pressure, sex, problem-solving and many other subjects that we as parents will encounter when we become parents. All of the stories in “Outfox the Kids for Fun and Profit” are interesting to read and have humor, but the undertone is one of providing guidance and problem-solving skills. It is filled with words of wisdom.’