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The Game Theorist s Guide to Parenting: How the Science of Strategic Thinking Can Help You Deal with the Toughest Negotiators Yo
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I absolutely loved this book, both as a parent and as a nerd. Jessica Lahey, author of The Gift of FailureAs every parent knows, kids are surprisingly clever negotiators. But how can we avoid those alltoofamiliar wails of Thats not fair! and You cant make me!? In The Game Theorists Guide to Parenting, the awardwinning journalist and father of five Paul Raeburn and the game theorist Kevin Zollman pair up to highlight tactics from the worlds of economics and business that can help parents break the endless cycle of quarrels and ineffective solutions. Raeburn and Zollman show that some of the same strategies successfully applied to big business deals and politicssuch as the Prisoners Dilemma and the Ultimatum Gamecan be used to solve such titanic, ageold parenting problems as dividing up toys, keeping the peace on long car rides, and sticking to homework routines.Raeburn and Zollman open each chapter with a common parenting dilemma. Then they show how carefully concocted schemes involving bargains and fair incentives can save the day. Through smart case studies of game theory in action, Raeburn and Zollman reveal how parents and children devise strategies, where those strategies go wrong, and what we can do to help raise happy and savvy kids while keeping the rest of the family happy too.Delightfully witty, refreshingly irreverent, and just a bit Machiavellian, The Game Theorists Guide to Parenting looks past the fads to offer advice you can put into action today.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting'? A: The book explores how principles of game theory can be applied to parenting, offering strategies to handle common dilemmas and improve negotiations with children.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Paul Raeburn, an award-winning journalist and father of five, and Kevin Zollman, a game theorist.
- Q: What type of parenting issues does the book address? A: It addresses various parenting issues, including negotiating with children over toys, homework routines, and maintaining peace during family outings.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all parents? A: Yes, the book is designed for all parents looking to improve their negotiation skills and understand their children's perspectives better.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from reading this book? A: Readers can expect to learn practical tactics from game theory that can help resolve everyday parenting conflicts and foster better communication with their children.
- Q: How long is 'The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting'? A: The book has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 5, 2016.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is the book appropriate for parents of toddlers or teenagers? A: The principles discussed in the book are applicable to parents of children of all ages, including toddlers and teenagers.
- Q: Can this book help with specific scenarios like sibling rivalry? A: Yes, the strategies discussed can be adapted to various scenarios, including sibling rivalry and other common family disputes.