Rose Rock has raised 10 children in addition to caring for 17 foster children in her 40-plus years as a mother. As one who does not shy away from hard conversations, Rose isn't afraid to present strong ideas about boundaries, discipline, choices, and consequences. Here, she shares the funny and highly practical lessons she learned both as a parent and an educator, while offering strategies for teaching a child to be self-reliant in this world.--From publisher description.The mother of comedian Chris Rock, as well as his nine biological and ten foster siblings, shares the life lessons she has learned as both a mother and a teacher, in a resource for parents that offers strategies for teaching children self-reliance and responsible behavior.