For any parent in the 21st century, this is an essential read about the subject from a Sociology professor and criminologist (and father of two), Dr. Simmons has founded two counseling centers, and this book speaks in a friendly and useful way about treating your children with respect, and showing them (and yourself) how to keep your family safe. Some things are common sense, and some are things you will go "ooooooh....yeah...." which will pay for the cover price. It doesn't cover things related to the Internet, but things in the real world. You will feel much more secure in letting your kids "out of the house" once you read and apply the ideas in this valuable book.

Dr. J.L. Simmons, PhD passed away April 1, 2003; he will be remembered as an influential teacher, author, and inspiration.

For those who are curious about "spirituality" or who enjoyed the Messages from Michael books, this is a fascinating read about the subject from a Sociology professor who spent most of his life studying the paths from past lives to future lives and how they impact who we are, how we relate to others, and what we need to learn to make ourselves grow spiritually. Dr. J.L. Simmons, PhD passed away April 1, 2003; so he is now following his own journey through the subjects in this book. He will be remembered as an influential teacher, author, and inspiration.