Nursery World - Reread the book

It was with dismay and concern that I read Jennie Lindon's review of my book Managing Children's Behaviour (For Your Shelf, 19 August). I fully accept constructive criticism and do not expect or want everyone to agree with me. Behaviour is an emotive topic and everyone has their opinion on how to help children. I believe many of the comments made in the review are unsubstantiated and indeed inaccurate. The inaccurate quote made at the end of the review, 'the short section that claims to describe "definite signs and symptoms of each form of abuse",' devalues this review. The section of the book that is being referred to actually states, 'there are definite behaviour signs and symptoms of each form of abuse' (p.96). The omission of the word 'behaviour' changes the meaning completely.

I believe many of the comments made in the review are unsubstantiated and indeed inaccurate. The inaccurate quote made at the end of the review, 'the short section that claims to describe "definite signs and symptoms of each form of abuse",' devalues this review. The section of the book that is being referred to actually states, 'there are definite behaviour signs and symptoms of each form of abuse' (p.96). The omission of the word 'behaviour' changes the meaning completely.

The book does not aim to explain relevant theory and offer practical advice. It was written to encourage the reader to think about what we understand by the term 'behaviour' and to consider situations and behaviours that may cause concern.

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