Summaries of books by Leonard Sax:
Boys Adrift
The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men
Leonard Sax
The book examines the complex social, cultural, and biological challenges that boys face in contemporary society, leading to a lack of motivation and achievement. It identifies five key factors, including changes in schooling, video games, medications for ADHD, endocrine disruptors, and the devaluation of masculinity, which contribute to this widespread issue.
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The Collapse of Parenting
How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups
Leonard Sax
The book argues that a shift in cultural norms has led to a decline in parental authority, with children increasingly looking to peers rather than parents for guidance. It suggests that this trend is detrimental to children's development and offers advice on how to reestablish parental influence and teach core values.
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