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HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!This book encourages parents to ignore their babies cries, thus teaching them that no one will respond to their needs. Yah, they probably *will* stop crying after a while! They'll eventually figure out you're not going to come soothe them or feed them. Dont you think that infancy is a little early for such harsh treatment?? I do. It's a fact that babies rely on their parents for just about all of their emotional needs. They need us to make them feel safe and secure. This book teaches babies that their needs are second to ours, no exceptions. It is frighteningly reminiscent of pet training manuals. Hey, babies are people too! Give them a break already! Give them a hug and rock them back to sleep! ...Ezzo actually teaches DISCIPLINE in this book. If you still have to buy into his vile cruel method, please at least ignore the discipline segment. There is NEVER a good reason to hit a baby. (Ezzo describes how to smack an infant on the thighs to avoid leaving marks, no joke.) ....