As most of you know I have 2 girls so the Mother Daughter relationship is very important to me. When I was asked to review this book I was thrilled as this is a topic I am very interested in. Susan Shapiro Barash the author of this book is also a mother of 2 girls, she mixes personal stories and research which makes this book a very easy and interesting read. As my girls are ages 5 and 3 I did not relate to all of the chapters but it definitely shed light on of the issues that our out their for Moms and Daughters throughout the years. I like reading about potential struggles so that I can do something now as I shape both of my girls.
You're Grounded Forever...But First Let's Go Shopping takes an unprecedented look at motherhood for young and adult daughters today. It explores the major issues facing mothers with daughters and offers ways to improve matters. She uncovers the reasons why mothers frequently feel they are "walking on eggshells" with their daughters and fail to have authority. She investigates a mother's disappointment, concern and lack of resolve and provides methods to create a better rapport.
Barash's meticulous research and guidance includes:
* Defending our Daughters: Mothers tend to absolve daughters rather than face the problem.
* Lacking Limits: Mothers report major confusion over who is in charge.
* Encouraging a Material Life: Mothers admit to communicating through indulgences.
* Being Critical of your Daughter's Appearance: Mothers report over emphasizing beauty.
* Making too Much of Food and Dieting: Mothers and daughters both wrestle with this issue.
* Romantic Lives: Daughters consider their mothers sexless and clueless.
* Fostering Independence: Mothers often hold their daughters back even with the best of intentions.
In this breakthrough book interspersed with personal stories of women of all ethnicity, age, and social strata Barash graphically illuminates the complicated world of mothers and daughters; their dreams, realities, and ways to progress.
You're Grounded Forever...But First Let's Go Shopping by Susan Shapiro Barash can be purchased
HERE for $16.49!
I (Shana) was provided with a copy of this book for the purposes of this review but the opinions are entirely mine.
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