This book presents a theory of parenting that takes seriously the idea that children are agents whose capacity for self-regulation and also their willingness to follow the wishes of their parents may be undermined by well-intentioned parental practices.A

Contents: Introduction. The Concept of Control. Fulfilling Children's Needs: The Self-Determination View. The Complexity of Control: Disentangling Parenting Dimensions. Overt and Covert Control. Differentiating the Effects of Control: Compliance Versus Internalization. Control in Context. What Makes Parents Controlling: Pressure From Above and Below. What Makes Parents Controlling: Pressure From Within. Control and Academics. Control and Sports. Conclusions.