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"While many people in public life decry the lack of character and moral development among our kids, few take this concern further, into the realm of practical steps to address the issue in the lives of real children and youth. Michele Borba has done so in her book Building Moral Intelligence. As one whose work takes him into prisons to interview kids who kill, I can testify to the need for adults to cultivate moral intelligence--and the consequences when we don't. It's a tool for parents to use in the struggle."
- James Garbarino, Ph.D., Cornell University and author of Lost Boys: Why Our Sons Turn Violent and How We Can Save Them
"If you care about the future of our children and our nation, read this important book! It offers real solutions to a crucial problem: our children's moral well-being. Perfectly balancing cutting-edge research with practical strategies, engaging anecdotes and wise insights, Michele Borba shows us how to do what really matters most—to help our kids become good and caring human beings."
- Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Parent’s Soul, Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul and Chicken Soup for the Father’s Soul
“Michele Borba is an inspiring educator, experienced parent, and terrific writer. She has identified the core issues for parenting moral kids and presented them with passion, wit, and enormous practicality. Her new book gives us solid empirical research but also specific day-to-day activities that will really make a difference in our children’s lives.”
- Michael Gurian, author of The Wonder of Boys, The Good Son and A Fine Young Man
"Michele Borba articulates the core traits that build and promote responsible citizenship among the young and old alike. Creating safe schools begins with responsible behavior. Dr. Borba explains in clear, concise and effective ways how to make that happen. Her book is a "must read" for parents, educators and community leaders.
- Ronald D. Stephens, Executive Director, National School Safety Center
"This smart and helpful book integrates much of we know about raising moral children. I especially like the book's constructive way of pulling together a wide range of theoretical approaches and coming up with a wealth of sensible child-rearing tips."
- William Damon, Ph.D., author of The Moral Child, and Professor and Director Stanford University Center on Adolescence
"Building Moral Intelligence provides a much-needed antidote to the waves of incivility, intolerance and insensitivity sweeping through our nation's youth culture. Using real-life anecdotes, cutting-edge research, practical activities, and helpful resources, Dr. Michele Borba offers parents a treasure trove of ideas for building the most neglected intelligence around: our kids' moral intelligence. I'd like to see a copy of this book in every home across America!"
- Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D., author of 7 Kinds of Smart, and Awakening Your Child's Natural Genius
"In Building Moral Intelligence, Michele Borba shows us why each of the core virtues is vital, how to assess its development in a child, and, most important, how to nurture its growth. No parenting book I know of offers so many practical insights, workable strategies, and inspiring stories, books, videos, and other family-friendly resources for intentionally teaching these critical character strengths. Raising a moral child will always be a challenging task, but an easier one because of this wonderful book."
- Thomas Lickona, author, Raising Good Children, and Director, Center for the 4th and 5th Rs (Respect and Responsibility)
"An important book, beautifully researched and highly readable - one that will surely help parents raise a generation of more peaceful, ethical children. I give this book my highest recommendation."
- Naomi Drew, author, Peaceful Parents, Peaceful Kids
"This is perhaps the best written guide for parents and educators concerned with the deep character and moral intelligence of their children or students...Michele Borba has in many ways been the foremost translator of serious work in moral education and developmental psychology to both parents and teachers."
- Peter Scharf, Ph.D., author, Growing Up Moral Director of Center for Society, Law and Justice at the University of New Orleans
"In the midst of people reacting, pointing fingers and trying to stop youth violence from the outside with metal detectors and severe punishments, Dr. Michele Borba has written a brilliant book to prevent violence from the inside with moral values that would make cruel, selfish and destructive behavior unthinkable options for kids. It will help anyone who lives or works with children build the skills and values needed for kids to function effectively, respectfully, responsibly and compassionately. This book will change the way families and institutions operate. This book will save lives."
- Jane Bluestein, Ph.D., author, Creating Emotionally Safe Schools and Parents, Teens and Boundaries: How to Draw the Line
"This how-to guide to teaching children moral intelligence fills a deep need. It is practical, filled with excellent activities and rests on solid research."
- Kevin Ryan, co-author of Building Character in Schools Director Emeritus of the Boston University Center for the Advancement of Ethics and Character
Dr. Michele Borba is an educational consultant and author who has conducted parent and teacher seminars to over half a million participants. Her latest book is Building Moral Intelligence: The Seven Essential Virtues that Teach Kids to Do the Right Thing (Jossey Bass Publishers). Information on her publications and seminars can be accessed through her Web site, www.moralintelligence.com.
© 2001 by Michele Borba. Please contact for permission to reprint.
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