How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes
Science-based Strategies for Better Parenting-from Tots to Teens
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2021]
Format: Book
Description: 340 pages ; 24 cm
"A clear, actionable, sometimes humorous (but always science-based) guide for parents on how to shape their kids into honest, kind, generous, confident, independent, and resilient people...who just might save the world one day"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Part I. Traits -- "It's all about me!" How to raise kids who aren't (overly) selfish -- "This is too hard." How to raise kids who are ambitious, resilient, and motivated -- "You're dumb and ugly!" How to raise kids who don't bully-and who help those who are bullied -- "I'm telling the truth, dammit!" How to raise kids who won't lie or swear-or at least, not when it matters -- "Girls can't do that." How to raise kids who aren't sexist -- "I'm perfect." How to raise kids who have healthy self-esteem-but aren't narcissistic -- "Her skin looks dirty." How to raise kids who aren't racist -- Part II. Strategies -- "You can't make me!" Shaping behavior and values -- "I hate my brother." Helping siblings get along -- "Where's the iPad?" Managing screens, games, and social media -- "When I touch it, it gets bigger!" talking to kids about sex and pornography.
ISBN:
9780593086933
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PARENTING Moy | St. Andrews Indoors | Nonfiction | In |
PARENTING Moy | Southeast | Nonfiction | In |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-330) and index.