Parent's role is not easy

«I realized that, as energetic and determined as a lively child like him can be, a man over thirty years old will always have ideas and arguments to steer the discussion on the tracks of the permitted. So I found the missing link, the ingredient I was missing.»
«Firmness.» concluded Alessandra.
«Firmness.» replied Marco nodding.

More than a novel

imagine

finding yourself with your child among people, and having to manage his tantrums

your children

throw themselves on the floor, stamp their feet, scream and demand to get what they want

you

you can no longer find the words to use to make them think

you're not the only one

it is exactly what the protagonists of this novel set in the north-east of Italy experience

The unease that can affect the role of parents in certain situations is remarkable, and is well explored in the novel

the protagonists

Marco and Alessandra are today's parents, in their early thirties, with a four-year-old son, Peter

their story

The protagonists are grappling with the growth of their child and with some difficulties in their relationship

the sense of the book

Husband and wife believe that the child's education should not be too strict, but they need to find their own style of education

they rely on the advices of others

...a decisive father

who expresses a marked security in his parental role

...a determined mother

with very clear ideas on how to educate children

...INSECURE PARENTS

who just don't know how to make their children respect them

...their friends

parents capable of stimulating broad reflections in relation to childhood and in perspective towards adolescence

The story is Marco and Alessandra's continuous research on what could make them better parents; but not only...

the couple

with the desire to rediscover happiness in the little things and return to travel, a purpose dormant by the fear of not being able to adequately manage the child

nature

the novel fits into a frame full of elements such as the sea, nature, travel, work, sport and the splendor of fascinating places such as the city of Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia and surroundings

work

it is a theme that often recurs and that can make a parent's life very complicated, as for Marco in the company

The Author

My name is Pierluigi Benes and I’m a pedagogist with decades of experience in supporting parents in their children’s education. In addition to this novel, I have also created a manual for parents entitled Fearless Parenting Method, which allows me to help many parents build stronger relationships with their children.

Pedagogista Online is the brand I use to introduce myself to parents since 2008, when I was one of the pioneers of online consulting through this platform.

Readers of «Being a parent nowadays» wrote this...

★★★★★ 5/5

"It allowed me to make some peace with myself as a parent because it gave me the opportunity to analyze various ways of reacting to the daily difficulties of raising a child. Thanks to the author who, with lightness and simplicity, gives the reader the opportunity to identify with the protagonists of this story, allowing them to live this wonderful experience with less anxiety."

simonetta

★★★★★ 5/5

"The book is really very pleasant to read, with very well-curated descriptions of characters and places; the plot seemed very original to me. I share the importance of always asking yourself about how to relate to your children, to try to improve the relationship with them and adapt to changes"

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★★★★★ 5/5

"The awareness that emerges express that there are no recipes for being good parents, but there must always be the constant ability to question oneself and to look at one's child with empathy to help him grow up in the best way"

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Being a parent nowadays

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