| NurtureShock: New Thinking about Children Contributor(s): Bronson, Po (Author), Merryman, Ashley (Author) |
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ISBN: 0446504130 ISBN-13: 9780446504133 Publisher: Twelve OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Child - Social Science | Children's Studies - Family & Relationships | Parenting - General |
| Dewey: 305.231 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.1" W x 7.9" (0.61 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In a world of modern, involved, caring parents, why are so many kids aggressive and cruel? Where is intelligence hidden in the brain, and why does that matter? Why do cross-racial friendships decrease in schools that are more integrated? If 98% of kids think lying is morally wrong, then why do 98% of kids lie? What's the single most important thing that helps infants learn language? NurtureShock is a groundbreaking collaboration between award-winning science journalists Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman. They argue that when it comes to children, we've mistaken good intentions for good ideas. With impeccable storytelling and razor-sharp analysis, they demonstrate that many of modern society's strategies for nurturing children are in fact backfiring--because key twists in the science have been overlooked. Nothing like a parenting manual, the authors' work is an insightful exploration of themes and issues that transcend children's (and adults') lives. |