Because I Said So: Why society is childist and how breaking the cycle of discrimination towards children can change the world

Amazing, well written and researched book. Really thought provoking for parents or anyone who works with children. I agreed so much with all the information about neoliberalism, amongst other things. It highlights the problems with the way children are treated in society and suggests ways we can improve the world!

I couldn’t put the book down and had it read in a matter of days. Some home truths & you have to be acceptant to read them. As a mum of 2 boys under 1.5, I really value Sarah’s research and opinions

I have hardly put this book down since starting it 2 days ago ... it's so eye opening, infuriating and heartbreaking all in one! Change needs to be made to make the world a better place for our children and future generations, and we can be the ones to drive that change!Let's start treating children's rights in the same way as human rights and stand up for the children who can't stand up for themselves, in a world which is against them.This book should be read by all, parents, childcare practitioners/teachers, politicians and every adult who can help make the lives of children better.

This is such an important read. Anyone perceiving this book or ‘gentle parenting’ to be ‘giving in to every whim of the child’ hasn’t listened properly. Boundaries ARE enforced and discipline is provided (discipline meaning ‘teaching’ not ‘punishing’) but in a respectful way that creates trust and kinder human beings. A whole book about childism? This is what humanity needs. I’m familiar with the authors other work but still took away a lot from the book and feel even more passionately that improving how we systematically treat societies youngest members is one of the most important things we should do. I’m not sure why there has been criticism in another review about the lack of mention of climate change, bizzarre..

I've just finished the book. There's so much that resonates. I took a pic of this paragraph because I can really relate to that feeling of being a "good" child - burying emotions, being obedient and not being my authentic self. I found the book a difficult, emotional and thought-provoking read. I wish my entire family could read it as well as my children's teachers. I would recommend to anyone who is ready to unpick their own childhood who wants to be a cycle-breaker.