Parenting has swung from strict control to permissive empowerment over the past few generations, and author Joe Newman has stepped in to chart a steadier path that respects both an adult’s authority and a child’s autonomy.
In his self-published book, “Raising Lions: The Art of Compassionate Discipline,” Newman describes how modern culture—in its effort to nurture independence and emotional awareness—has weakened parental authority and emboldened strong-willed children.
