It's the middle of the twenty-first century and the elite children of New Middletown are lined up to receive a treatment that turns them into obedient, well-mannered citizens. Understanding The Borderline Mother, Part II: The All-Good Child. All God's Children International™ is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductible. The all-good child section was such an interesting insight into some of the reasons why I think/act like I do. All Good Children 1h 21min | Drama | 27 December 2010 (Ireland) After the death of their mother, Irish youngsters Dara and Eoin are moved to France to stay with their aunt. Ever loyal, the All Good child is very close to their Borderline Parent and is heavily praised and doted on. Consequently, she cares for the all-good child according to her needs, rather than the child’s needs. He’s also a troublemaker. I have some odd ability to quickly absorb books like this. All Good Children is the winner of the Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book Award and the Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic. When mother is cold, she makes the child wear a sweater (think of my mother making me wear wool in February in Texas), regardless of how warm or cold the child feels. 10 Comments I finally decided to stop fooling around and powered through Christine Lawson’s book Understanding The Borderline Mother. " [If] you're looking for a great read for yourself or a teenager you know, Catherine Austen's novel All Good Children is an excellent choice...Austen provides many nuanced details of life in the near future, from facts on transportation and garbage disposal to the devastating effects of global warming. EIN: 93-1052909. I'm constantly taking on more responsibility at work, even if it's to my detriment, and procrastinating bc I see everything I need to do and it totally overwhelms me. An All Good child is characterized as this: the child who can do no wrong and will defend their Borderline Parent to the ends of the Earth. Posted on September 10, 2013 by MJ. Tag: the all-good child of the borderline mother. Seventeen-year-old Maxwell Connors is a bright student. The all-good child is treated as an idealized part of herself. All Good Children. 1400 NE 136th Avenue, Suite 201 Vancouver, WA 98684 Our site uses cookies to ensure the best experience.