Backtalk
Audrey Ricker
Backtalk
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
4 Steps to Ending Rude Behavior in Your Kids
by Audrey Ricker
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered why some kids say 'Make me' or 'Yeah, right' when adults ask them to do something? Imagine a world where backtalk tries to take over every conversation with your parents or teachers. What if you could learn the secret to stopping it before it gets out of control?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Backtalk addresses the common challenge of verbal rudeness in children, offering a practical four-step program to help parents and caregivers manage and reduce backtalk behavior from preschool through adolescence. The book provides clear strategies for recognizing backtalk, responding effectively, and knowing when to disengage, all aimed at improving communication and fostering healthier parent-child relationships. Suitable for parents of children ages 3 to 12, it emphasizes respectful interaction without resorting to harsh discipline.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780671582654
- Pages
- 154
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- August 1, 1998
- Type
- Fiction