From obedience to responsibility

Dealing with children in a needs- and relationship-oriented way is possible not only at home but also in school. In the newly translated and completely updated edition of their bestseller, Jesper Juul and Helle Jensen convey a greater relationship competence. Consistent exercise of power is often the only means that teachers and parents think of when they are at a loss in conflicts with children. The result: children obey out of fear. But it can be different. Those seeking ways to empower children as responsible individuals will find a wealth of ideas in this book. Based on the latest findings from brain research and psychology, the author team illustrates what attachment and education in freedom and equality look like and what responsibility in school means. Numerous tips and practical examples, adapted to the conditions in schools in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with the collaboration of psychologist and supervisor Robin Menges, provide solutions for challenging situations that every educator and parent knows.