# The Idle Parent

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- Book: [The Idle Parent](https://www.bookquiver.com/tom-hodgkinson/the-idle-parent) ([The Idle Parent.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/tom-hodgkinson/the-idle-parent.md))
- Authors: [Tom Hodgkinson](https://www.bookquiver.com/tom-hodgkinson)
- Publisher: tarcher
- ISBN: 978-15-8542-800-7
- Pages: 272
- Published: 2010-05-13
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

This wise and funny book presents a revolutionary yet highly practical approach to childcare: leave them alone. " The Idle Parent came as a huge relief to the whole family. Suddenly, it was okay to...