Nigel Latta
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Topic: Nigel Latta
Posted By: _SMS_
Subject: Nigel Latta
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 1:16pm
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Who here has watched his shows, or read his books???
I am reading one of his books now. And thinking about some of the things he is talking about i fully agree and im going to start doing it with DD. I guess you could say he is quite old school in his thinking and advice. What do you think of him and his attitude towards how we raise our children?? -------------  
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Posted By: LouD
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 1:27pm
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he is really good and in this stupid PC world I think all parents should at least hear him speak.
parents worry too much about screwing their kids up that they are screwing them up trying to be perfect and forgetting to actually parent their kids......lol.... |
Posted By: tictacjunkie
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 1:32pm
| I love his old school attitude, some people hate it, but it works for us. Especially for the older kids I've found his advice invaluable. Some people see his style as a bit callous I guess, but given his background with criminals etc I feel he's just able to focus on what's important, looking at the big picture, rather than getting hung up on details. |
Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 1:40pm
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Posted By: tictacjunkie
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 1:53pm
| He's a psychologist, has a non-pc parenting show, show about criminals & why they are the way they are (beyond the darklands- think there's an Australian version?), writes books, & has a few columns in a couple of magazines. But despite all that doesn't take himself too seriously so he's quite refreshing compared to some other parenting "experts" imo. |
Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 2:00pm
| I like him. went to see a show he did in dunedin last year lots of fun. |
Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 2:02pm
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I dont like him on TV very much - I find him annoying, like he is trying to be funny. BUT we got given his parenting book (this one - http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Health_Wellbeing/Family_Relationships/Child_Care/9781869508654/?cf=3 - Nigel Latta ) and its been fantastic. We have implemented quite a lot of his techniques and we have noticed a difference in behaviour.
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Posted By: LouD
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 2:25pm
| Right I am gonna go to library and get some books out to help cos I feel like I am failing in the parenting department |
Posted By: crafty1
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 2:28pm
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haha i think he's great. i love his line 'do not negotiate with terrorists". My 2.7 year old terrorist in particular. Really he just speak common sense truth.
You never agree 100% with every approach but clicked with his philosophy, basic nuts and bolts parenting, without fancy fads and guilt trips. I like the way in his book he asks the kids things. So he'll be at some meeting with all these experts who all have these opinions and he says ' so what does Sam say?' and no-one's even asked them. He treats kids with respect but acknowledges that the parent has to make the decisions cos kids do not have the capacity to consider all the elements and make an informed decision. That's why i would never consider myself a baby-led parent. Why the heck would you let someone without a frontal lobe make the decisions? I know that's a gross oversimplification but i'm being a bit tongue in cheek there. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: LouD
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 2:30pm
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crafty1 wrote:Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 2:42pm
Thats the book im reading. I think its great 
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 4:26pm
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I read http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Health_Wellbeing/Family_Relationships/Parenting/9781869505585/?cf=3 - this one and enjoyed it, although I didn't agree with everything he said.
The thing I think about Nigel Latta is that he has done amazing work with incredibly difficult young people (eg teen sexual offenders) and has really great ways of interacting with kids (I went to one of his workshops around working with high needs young people through work). That said, I feel like some of his ideas are more to be implemented *when* there is a problem, rather than with every kid - if that makes sense. ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 4:51pm
I really like him for the most part.  Yup he's pretty old school in a lot of ways which is great IMO. There's too much STUFF out there to try and make us feel bad about how we parent. I know a few people who would really benefit from reading this book as it would make them less paranoid about what they're doing wrong.  I fully intend to implement some of his ideas once Clodagh is a little older- have a feeling we have a little terroist on our hands too!  -------------   http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: ereynolds
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 5:32pm
I was given the Politically Incorrect Parenting book as a baby shower gift and really enjoyed it. I do agree with JadeC though when she says:
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Posted By: Raspberryjam
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 7:33pm
I dont like him either, he is a bit of a dick trying to make jokes etc, but I do agree with his ideas on parenting - I definately dont wrap mine on cotton wool or baby them - they are little people not sheep! at times very naughty little people who push the boundaries and take the mickey! ------------- http://lilypie.com] 
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Posted By: Angs1982
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 7:51pm
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I like him!
He was a keynote speaker at a conference and I went to and was SOOOOOOOO funny. I've read his book which finally got our DD sleeping through. |
Posted By: Mum_mum
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 7:59pm
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Oooo did you borrow the book from the libary SMS or do you own it? If you own it can I borrow it? ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 9:25pm
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Ive got it from my friend but its from the library. Ill take it back and reissue in my own name then lend it too you -------------
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Posted By: AngieBabe
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 9:36pm
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I have his Politically Incorrect Parenting book sitting on my shelf waiting to be read... glad to see others have found it a good read, guess I should get onto it eh ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: gypsynita
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 9:51pm
I LOVE his show... but stupidly it never occurred to me to see if he had a book! Will definitely have to hunt it out - I drive myself insane second guessing my own parenting methods  ------------- Anita Mum to Cian (Aug 08), Josh (Jun 10) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 10:47pm
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I thought his show was pretty great and pretty much common sense tbh, but maybe that's just my way of thinking! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 18 January 2011 at 11:12pm
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We thought the show was great although tend to agree that the humour was a tad "try-hard".
I've just started reading "before your kida drive you crazy" and so far I'm enjoying his approach and think it's well worth a read. I found our copy in a Second hand shop ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 19 January 2011 at 9:27pm
I dont think thats the case at all. Well especially after reading the book. I dont see many people raising there kids like that. -------------
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Posted By: rorylex
Date Posted: 19 January 2011 at 10:00pm
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LOVE HIM!!!
havent really watched his show but the dvd is on my want list. I have his book 'mothers raising boys' and it is awsome. there are somethings i read in it and just thought, Huh? and now a yr or so later I completely get it and have to laugh at myself for not getting it then. ------------- Mummy to 4 boys Samuel - 18.6.05 Rory - 15.7.06 Mason - 13.06.08 Emmett - 24.01.10 Baby #5 - cooking |
Posted By: millymollymandy
Date Posted: 20 January 2011 at 8:38am
| I think he's great too. I read a book of his. I found his sleeping advice great. Basically argued talked about CC and pointed out that he didn't hate his Mum for doing it and his kids don't hate him. I kept this in mind when we did it. He was right too - she still loves us. |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 20 January 2011 at 10:44am
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i think hes a plonker whos too full of himself.
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Posted By: scribe
Date Posted: 20 January 2011 at 1:50pm
| I was wondering if I was the only one who found him really annoying, I tried to read one of his books (Fathers raising daughters) and couldn't stand its tone. But I do think he has some good ideas. |