"Packed with practical insights, wisdom and fun, Parking Lot Rules hits the bull's eye when it comes to helping our children. Every parent must read it."
Meg Meeker, M.D., author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know
"Tom Sturges' Parking Lot Rules is a well-written, entertaining, and supremely practical guide to leading our kids into adulthood safely and strongly. Even as a so-called parenting expert, I found myself surprised by Sturges' creative solutions and strongly motivated to put them into place in my own home."
Hal Runkel, family therapist and national bestselling author of ScreamFree Parenting: The Revolutionary Guide to Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool
"Tom, I picked up your book after hearing about it over the radio here in Atlanta. I must say that it's priceless. I have a five year old daughter and I couldn't have gotten this book any sooner. I especially like the Bill Walton and Jon Elway rules. Just thought I'd let you know I'm gonna pick up about ten copies of this book and give it to friends of mine. I think it's a once every ten years book. Thank you for putting these excellent principles/rules to print.
I hope this book is a success for you, but more importantly, I hope it helps parents raise better people. Even if just one or two people are impacted by the book, then it's a success. I've heard a lot of parents say "I wish I had done this, or that, or if I'd only done this or that," when referring to their adult child's poor choices. You know what they say about hindsight? I think you've created a template for parenting success. Although it may not be perfect, it's a perfect start. Your parenting perceptiveness and your ability to view the world from a kids vantage point was what made this book work. The role reversal aspect that you highlight could make even the most naive and disconnected parent aware of the world from the eyes of a child.
Good luck!"
--Chris Mckool Atlanta, GA