John Rosemond

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John Rosemond is an American writer, speaker, and psychologist who writes about parenting. Born on November 25, 1947, he emphasizes parental authority and discipline and has written about 15 books. He also works with PragerU as a researcher and spokesperson.

Early life and education
- Rosemond grew up in South Carolina until age 7, then moved with his family to Chicago.
- He earned a master’s degree in psychology from Western Illinois University.

Personal life
- He married Wilma Rosemond in 1968 and the couple has two children.

Career and ideas
- Rosemond writes a syndicated parenting column, hosts radio and public speaking engagements, and runs resources for parents.
- His approach centers on parents setting clear rules and discipline to raise well-behaved children.
- He has published many books on parenting, and he has collaborated with PragerU as a researcher and spokesperson.

Criticism and notable moments
- In 1992, he wrote about an abused child’s memories, which drew criticism from some psychologists.
- In 2013, the Kentucky Psychology Board charged him with practicing psychology without a license. He sued the state, arguing First Amendment rights, and won the case in 2015.

Selected books (examples)
- Parent Power! (1981)
- John Rosemond’s New Parent Power! (2001)
- The New Six-Point Plan for Raising Happy, Healthy Children (2006)
- A Family of Value (1995)
- Raising a Nonviolent Child (2000)
- Teen-Proofing: Fostering Responsible Decision Making in Your Teenager (2001)
- Family Building: The Five Fundamentals of Effective Parenting (2005)
- The Well-Behaved Child: Discipline That Really Works! (2009)
- Toilet Training Without Tantrums (2012)
- Parenting by The Book: Biblical Wisdom for Raising Your Child (2013)
- Making the “Terrible” Twos Terrific! (2013)
- John Rosemond’s Fail-Safe Formula for Helping Your Child Succeed in School (2014)
- Grandma Was Right after All!: Practical Parenting Wisdom from the Good Old Days (2015)

External note
- He is associated with the Parent Guru resources for parents.