How to be a Good Kid in a Rotten Apple World

It's hard to notice all the good happening in our world today, when we're surrounded by so much bad. There's war, bullying, drugs, violence, and more that kids, pre-teens, and teenagers are often exposed to at an early age. They generally know "right" from "wrong," but what does it really mean to be "good"?


Longmeyer connects with readers by giving strategies and real-world examples on ways to avoid conflict, skip the drama, stay away from trouble, and help others in need. She goes on to detail the traits and characteristics of good people and how they'll impact your future.


How to be a Good Kid in a Rotten Apple World includes various checklists and worksheets that help readers recognize their "good kid" standing and offers tips, tricks, and secrets to being a good kid!


Reviews


"This book is full of advice for kids—about choices, consequences, choosing friends wisely, speaking up when you witness something bad, not chasing the approval of others, having self-worth, self-esteem, and self-love, and so much more that kids need to know to armor themselves against the vicissitudes of life."
– Sherry Moss, parent and teacher


"Carole Longmeyer brings yet another gem for young readers: How to be a Good Kid in a Rotten Apple World. She reveals her personal struggles as a youngster, guides the reader through a discussion of good and bad, and includes a list of life coping strategies. Parents, teachers, and guidance counselors will also find the book useful with students as a springboard for discussion through topics. Throughout, one will hear the author's voice of love of life for people."

– Bonnie Brown, former reading teacher


"Full of good advice…very timely…easy to read...speaks to kids like their grandma does. Traditional American values are expressed so today’s kids can easily understand them."

– Forrest Shultz, book reviewer


"I LOVE this book! It’s insightful, delightful to read, relevant to the world we live in, and kids are going to benefit greatly from it! Inspiration at its best! The checklists at the end will give kids a platform to make better choices and grow as human beings—especially those kids who were dealt a sorry hand in life."

– Joanie Vilcheck, parent, grandparent, and nurse


"This book is so necessary! Kids today live in a confusing world, and it’s hard to know what is REALLY right and who may be SO WRONG in their actions. This book speaks the plain truth about life in language that’s clear and honest, while still being respectful and caring. It’s more than a simple wish for kids to have a happy and fulfilling life; it offers them the tools to achieve it."

– Kathy Dean, editor


"Carole Marsh asks a question deeper and more important than WHAT you plan to be. Her question is, “HOW do you plan to be when you grow up?”. Just as it is your choice what career path in life you decide, it is your choice on how you will live out your life."

– Susan Merrill, Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi


"Love this straight-talking little book, filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and tools for kids to arm themselves with when they encounter 'rotten' situations. So many specific situations and ways to handle each, make this a valuable resource for kids."

– Glenda Harris, book reviewer


"How to be a Good Kid in a Rotten Apple World is a bright light in a modern world that no longer values the teaching and beliefs of the past. Carole Marsh not only describes the pitfalls of life and how to avoid them, but tells her own story of shortcomings and problems that most people tend to avoid in today’s society."

– Tommy Webb, youth leader