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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

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The collapse of parenting

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Leonard Sax

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

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--limiting time with screens, encouraging better habits at the dinner table and at bedtime, and teaching humility and perspective

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

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