In the tradition of
Bringing Up Bebe and
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,
an
in-depth look at the practices and principles of Amish parents and how
they raise children who are self-sufficient, hard-working, and
remarkably happy.
The more time Serena Miller spent in Holmes
County, Ohio, doing research for her popular Amish novels, the more she
began to notice something—Amish children were the happiest children
she’d ever seen. Despite not having modern toys and conveniences, they
are joyful, serene, calm, and respectful—not to mention whipping up full
meals and driving buggies before most of us will allow our children to
walk to school alone. And yet, when she started asking questions about
what these parents were doing differently, she was startled to learn
that happiness is not a goal Amish strive for at all.
In
More Than Happy
Miller uncovers many surprising insights, including the significance of
real responsibilities, the wisdom of unplugging from technology, the
value of unstructured time to play, the importance of firm rules, and
the importance of each teenager’s freedom to decide what is best for
their future.
Full of practical takeaways,
More Than Happy shows you how to apply the basic principles and parenting techniques the Amish use, so you can raise happy, well-adjusted kids.
