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The Spolit Generation: Why Restoring Authority will Make our Children and Society Happier
Dr Aric Sigman
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Description for The Spolit Generation: Why Restoring Authority will Make our Children and Society Happier
Paperback. A fascinating read, part polemic, part practical, that questions why our authority as parents has been emasculated. It offers much-needed ideas, answers and direction for parents and all those involved in bringing up the next generation. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JF; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 324.
In the space of a few decades the way we parent has changed dramatically. Something we once did intuitively has become the subject of political fashion, guided by experts. As parents we are older and more time-poor than ever before, with the highest proportion of single-parent households in history. Our children are now spoiled in ways that go far beyond materialism. But they are suffering to a degree we never anticipated: we now have the highest rates of child depression, underage pregnancy and violent and anti-social behaviour since records began. Yet adults, at every level, have retreated from authority and ... Read more
In the space of a few decades the way we parent has changed dramatically. Something we once did intuitively has become the subject of political fashion, guided by experts. As parents we are older and more time-poor than ever before, with the highest proportion of single-parent households in history. Our children are now spoiled in ways that go far beyond materialism. But they are suffering to a degree we never anticipated: we now have the highest rates of child depression, underage pregnancy and violent and anti-social behaviour since records began. Yet adults, at every level, have retreated from authority and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Piatkus Books London
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780749941482
SKU
V9780749941482
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99-10
About Dr Aric Sigman
Dr Aric Sigman is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. He is also the hands-on father of 4 children. He writes for the Times Educational Supplement and his book 'Remotely Controlled: How Television is Damaging Our Lives' has caused ongoing public debate.
Reviews for The Spolit Generation: Why Restoring Authority will Make our Children and Society Happier
An explosive new book... Sigman specialises in uncomfortable truths...
The Sunday Times
a polemical new parenting book that has caused a stir in Britain
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD, January 2010
The Spoilt Generation is refreshing for its unashamed promotion of old-fashioned parenting. 8/10
INTHENEWS.CO.UK
An intriguing read for all parents
MATERNITY AND INFANT
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The Sunday Times
a polemical new parenting book that has caused a stir in Britain
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD, January 2010
The Spoilt Generation is refreshing for its unashamed promotion of old-fashioned parenting. 8/10
INTHENEWS.CO.UK
An intriguing read for all parents
MATERNITY AND INFANT
... Read more