One Thought Scares Me...: We Teach Our Children What We Wish Them to Know; We Don't Teach Our Children What We Don't Wish Them to Know

The book "One Thought Scares Me" is about the unspoken fears and anxieties that parents have about their children. The author, Richard Dreyfuss, explores the idea that we teach our children what we wish them to know, but we don't teach them what we don't wish them to know. This can lead to a lot of unspoken fears and anxieties that can be damaging to children. Dreyfuss argues that we need to be more open and honest with our children about our fears and anxieties so that they can learn to deal with them in a healthy way.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "The Fears We Teach Our Children," explores the different ways that we teach our children our fears and anxieties. Dreyfuss argues that we often do this unintentionally, through our words, our actions, and our body language. For example, if we are constantly worried about our children's safety, we may inadvertently teach them to be fearful of the world.

The second part of the book, "The Fears We Don't Teach Our Children," explores the different ways that we avoid talking to our children about our fears and anxieties. Dreyfuss argues that we often do this because we don't want to burden them or because we don't know how to talk about our feelings. However, he argues that it is important to be open and honest with our children about our fears and anxieties so that they can learn to deal with them in a healthy way.

The third part of the book, "The One Thought That Scares Me," explores the different ways that we can overcome our fears and anxieties about our children. Dreyfuss argues that we need to be brave and face our fears head-on. He also argues that we need to be patient and understanding with ourselves and our children as we learn to deal with our fears.

The book concludes with a call to action. Dreyfuss urges parents to be more open and honest with their children about their fears and anxieties. He also urges parents to be brave and face their fears head-on. He believes that by doing this, we can help our children to grow up to be healthy and happy adults.

The book is a powerful and moving exploration of the unspoken fears and anxieties that parents have about their children. Dreyfuss writes with honesty and vulnerability, and he offers a unique perspective on the challenges of parenting. The book is a must-read for any parent who wants to raise healthy and happy children.