Non-Violent Resistance : A New Approach to Violent and Self-destructive Children

This book begins with an examination of Gandhi's 'nonviolent' resistance and its application to the family context.

A model of escalation processes between parents and children is presented, as well as ways for overcoming escalation.

The book includes a step-by-step instruction manual for parents.

Special topics include: dealing with violence against siblings; dealing with children who take control of the house; building alliances between parents and teachers, and, community uses of the approach.