Author Talk : Richard Glover

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Join acclaimed broadcaster, columnist and bestselling author Richard Glover at Ulladulla Library for an entertaining and insightful discussion of his latest book, How to Ruin a Child.

For generations, Australian parents have been inundated with expert advice on how to raise happy, healthy and successful children. From strict routines and feeding schedules to warnings about spoiling babies, every era has produced its own set of rules, often delivered with absolute certainty. Yet much of this advice has been contradictory, bewildering and, in hindsight, remarkably misguided.

In this engaging talk, Richard explores the fascinating history of parenting advice in Australia, uncovering the strange theories, alarming instructions and ever-changing expectations that have shaped family life across the decades. With warmth, wit and plenty of humour, he reveals how parents have navigated a constantly shifting landscape of experts, trends and social pressures, all while trying to do their best for their children.

Funny, thought-provoking and deeply relatable, How to Ruin a Child is a celebration of imperfect parenting and a timely reminder that there has never been a single "right" way to raise a child.

Harbour Bookshop will be selling copies of How to Ruin a Child at the event.