This paper explains that Lawrence Kutner in his book "Parent and Child ", believes that parents are capable of learning how
to cope with their children and that there is no such thing as a perfect parent. The paper relates that, throughout the book, Kutner emphasizes ways in which the
perceptions of children may be different from those of adults, which parents have to
understand if they are to understand their children. The author points out Kutner's belief that parents need to evaluate childcare not only to avoid problems but also to find a nurturing environment where their children will learn and develop.