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Author:

Moyer, Melinda Wenner, author.

Title:

How to raise kids who aren't assholes : science-based strategies for better parenting -- from tots to teens / Melinda Wenner Moyer.

Publisher:

G.P. Putnam's Sons,

Copyright Date:

2021

Description:

340 pages ; 24 cm

Subject:

Child rearing.
Child development.
Child psychology.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-330) and index.

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.

Summary:

"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.

ISBN:

0593086937
9780593086933

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1258118067

LCCN:

2021021018

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