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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 / Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph.D.
Leonard Sax argues that rising levels of obesity, depression, and anxiety among young people - as well as parents' dependence on psychiatric medications to fix such problems - can all be traced back to parents who let their kids call the shots. Drawing on twenty-five years of experience as a family psychologist, along with hundreds of interviews with children, parents, and teachers, Sax offers an urgent argument for why parents need to rethink their relationships with their children if they are to thrive in an increasingly complicated world.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780465048977
- Physical Description: vii, 287 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York, New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2016.
- Copyright: ©2016.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Parenting. Parent and child. Children and adults. |
Available copies
- 7 of 8 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Valemount Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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| Valemount Public Library | anf 306.874 sax (Text) | 35194014248082 | Adult non-fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
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--bylimiting time with screens, by encouraging better habits at the dinner table and at bedtime, and by teaching humility and perspective. - Baker & Taylor
An expert on parenting and childhood argues that children are suffering because parents are no longer assuming leadership roles in families, sharing recommendations for how caregivers and educators can reverse damaging trends. - Baker & Taylor
An acclaimed expert on parenting and childhood argues that today's kids are suffering because parents are no longer assuming leadership roles in families, sharing recommendations for how caregivers and educators can reverse damaging trends. 40,000 first printing. - Grand Central Pub
In this New York Times bestseller, one of Americaâs premier physicians offers a must-read account of the new challenges facing parents today and a program for how we can better prepare our children to navigate the obstacles they faceÂ
In The Collapse of Parenting, internationally acclaimed author Leonard Sax argues that rising levels of obesity, depression, and anxiety among young people can be traced to parents abdicating their authority. The result is children who have no standard of right and wrong, who lack discipline, and who look to their peers and the Internet for direction. Sax shows how parents must reassert their authority - by limiting time with screens, by encouraging better habits at the dinner table, and by teaching humility and perspective - to renew their relationships with their children. Drawing on nearly thirty years of experience as a family physician and psychologist, along with hundreds of interviews with children, parents, and teachers, Sax offers a blueprint parents can use to help their children thrive in an increasingly complicated world. - Perseus Publishing
In this New York Times bestseller, one of America's premier child psychologists offers a must-read account of the dismal state of parenting today, and a vision for how we can better prepare our children for the challenges of the adult worldIn The Collapse of Parenting, internationally acclaimed author Leonard Sax argues that rising levels of obesity, depression, and anxiety among young people can be traced to parents abdicating their authority. The result is children who have no standard of right and wrong, who lack discipline, and who look to their peers and the Internet for direction. Sax shows how parents must reassert their authority - by limiting time with screens, by encouraging better habits at the dinner table, and by teaching humility and perspective - to renew their relationships with their children. Drawing on nearly thirty years of experience as a family physician and psychologist, along with hundreds of interviews with children, parents, and teachers, Sax offers a blueprint parents can use to help their children thrive in an increasingly complicated world.
