Nationally-syndicated parenting columnist John Rosemond must be one of the busiest people on the planet. His syndicated column appears in more than 175 newspapers from coast-to-coast, reaching more than 10 million readers. He is the author of eight best-selling books: Teen-Proofing, Because I Said So, A Family of Value, To Spank or Not to Spank, Making the "Terrible" Twos Terrific, Ending the Homework Hassle, John Rosemond's Six-Point Plan for Raising Happy, Healthy Children, and Parent Power!.

He's also an in-demand speaker. During the last five years, he has given an average of 200 talks a year. He's a family therapist and a 51-year-old father and grandfather who says: "The major resource and inspiration for everything I've ever written is my wonderful family."

And there's more. He is director of the Center for Affirmative Parenting, and publishes a quarterly magazine for parents, "John Rosemond's Affirmative Parenting." In the May/June 1999 issue, Rosemond stated that, though the media often incorrectly defines him as a conservative, "I'm actually a libertarian."

Rosemond's staunch rejection of "permissive" parenting techniques, and his defense of the family from government intrusion, have made him a controversial figure in some circles.

He has praised the Separation of School and State Alliance (headed by Advocates Founder Marshall Fritz) in his syndicated column, calling Marshall "one of the most interesting men I've ever encountered" and calling the organization's newsletter "…a valuable resource for anyone interested in parents' rights and educational issues."

(Thanks to Brian Thomson)

Originally appeared in the Liberator Online October 20, 1999.

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