The collapse of parenting how we hurt our kids when we treat them like grown-ups : the three things you must do to help your child or teen become a fulfilled adult

Physician, psychologist, and author Leonard Sax presents data documenting a dramatic decline in the achievement and psychological health of American children. But there is hope. Sax shows how parents can help their kids by reasserting their authority--by limiting time with screens, by encouraging be...

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Main Author: Sax, Leonard (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2015.
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Table of Contents:
  • Part one: Problems. Introduction: parents adrift
  • The culture of disrespect
  • Why are so many kids overweight?
  • Why are so many kids on medication?
  • Why are American students falling behind?
  • Why are so many kids so fragile?
  • Part two: Solutions. What matters?
  • Misconceptions
  • The first thing: teach humility
  • The second thing: enjoy
  • The third thing: the meaning of life
  • Conclusion.