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A Nation of Wimps: The High Cost of Invasive Parenting,Used
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Wake up, America: Were raising a nation of wimps.Hara Marano, editoratlarge and the former editorinchief of Psychology Today, has been watching a disturbing trend: kids are growing up to be wimps. They cant make their own decisions, cope with anxiety, or handle difficult emotions without going off the deep end. Teens lack leadership skills. College students engage in deadly binge drinking. Graduates cant even negotiate their own salaries without bringing mom or dad in for a consult. Why? Because hothouse parents raise teacup childrenbrittle and breakable, instead of strong and resilient. This crisis threatens to destroy the fabric of our society, to undermine both our democracy and economy. Without future leaders or daring innovators, where will we go? So what can be done?kids would play in the street until their mothers hailed them for supper, and unless a child was called into the principals office, parents and teachers met only at organized conferences. Nowadays, parents are involved in every aspect of their childrens liveseven going so far as using technology to monitor what their kids eat for lunch at school and accompanying their grown children on job interviews. What is going on?Hothouse parenting has hit the mainstreamwith disastrous effects. Parents are going to ludicrous lengths to take the lumps and bumps out of life for their children, but the net effect of parental hyperconcern and scrutiny is to make kids more fragile. When the real world isnt the discomfortfree zone kids are accustomed to, they break down in myriad ways. Why is it that those who want only the best for their kids wind up bringing out the worst in them? There is a mental health crisis on college campuses these days, with alarming numbers of students engaging in selfdestructive behaviors like binge drinking and cutting or disconnecting through depression.A Nation of Wimps is the first book to connect the dots between overparenting and the social crisis of the young. Psychology expert Hara Marano reveals how parental overinvolvement hinders a childs development socially, emotionally, and neurologically. Children become overreactive to stress because they were never free to discover what makes them happy in the first place.Through countless hours of painstaking research and interviews, Hara Marano focuses on the whys and how of this crisis and then turns to what we can do about it in this thoughtprovoking and groundbreaking book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Nation of Wimps'? A: The main theme of 'A Nation of Wimps' is the impact of overparenting on children's development, highlighting how excessive parental involvement can lead to a lack of resilience and coping skills in young adults.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Nation of Wimps'? A: The author of 'A Nation of Wimps' is Hara Estroff Marano, who is known for her expertise in psychology and has served as the editor-at-large for Psychology Today.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which is suitable for durability and long-term use.
- Q: In what year was 'A Nation of Wimps' published? A: A Nation of Wimps was published on April 15, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Nation of Wimps' contain? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What are some key features of the book? A: Key features of 'A Nation of Wimps' include its exploration of the consequences of hothouse parenting and its insights derived from extensive research and interviews.
- Q: Is this book suitable for parents looking to improve their parenting skills? A: Yes, 'A Nation of Wimps' provides valuable insights for parents interested in understanding the effects of their parenting style and offers suggestions for fostering resilience in their children.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been pre-owned but remains in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: Does 'A Nation of Wimps' address mental health issues? A: Yes, the book discusses the mental health crisis prevalent among college students and how overparenting contributes to issues like anxiety and self-destructive behaviors.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding societal trends related to parenting? A: Absolutely, 'A Nation of Wimps' connects parental involvement with broader societal issues, making it relevant for those interested in current parenting trends and their implications.