The Collapse of Parenting
How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups
by:
Leonard Sax
in:
Teen Parenting
Summary:
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.
Key points:
1. Authority Shift: Sax believes children are now seen as equals, causing a decline in parenting authority and respect from children.
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