Parenting is an art, not a science. Jonathan Smolowe, a father of three adult children, writes from lived experience, which has taught him that children are not extensions of their parents-nor are they projects to mold into perfection.

Speaking openly and honestly, Smolowe addresses the mistakes, challenges, and lessons that come with raising a family. In an unusual move, he invites his adult children to participate, giving them space to respond to his chapters with their own observations and disagreements, criticisms and reflections about his parenting choices.

NON-ACADEMIC IN TONE AND HIGHLY RELATABLE,

YOU DON’T OWN THEM IS A FUN READ THAT PACKS A POWERFUL PUNCH.