Finally, a parenting book written with humor and uncommon, common sense. Raising an Independent Child offers simple, clear and practical advice on the challenges a parent will face when trying to raise an independent child. Written by a single dad who's carved a path through the parenting snow, this books recounts real-life stories and how they were resolved. Don't you wish there was an instruction manual for raising an independent child? Well, this is the trouble-shooting manual that will make the difficult job of parenting just a little easier.