5/30/2023 0 Comments NurtureShock by Po Bronson![]() ![]() I am frequently forced to interact with children, and plus this book is almost more of a sociology/science book than a parenting book. But I also don’t have dogs and I read Cesar’s Way, and I don’t cook but have read lots of food books. Nothing like a parenting manual, the authors' work is an insightful exploration of themes and issues that transcend children's (and adults') lives. With impeccable storytelling and razor-sharp analysis, they demonstrate that many of modern society's strategies for nurturing children are in fact backfiring - because key twists in the science have been overlooked. They argue that when it comes to children, we've mistaken good intentions for good ideas. ![]() ![]() NurtureShock is a groundbreaking collaboration between award-winning science journalists Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman. In a world of modern, involved, caring parents, why are so many kids aggressive and cruel? Where is intelligence hidden in the brain, and why does that matter? Why do cross-racial friendships decrease in schools that are more integrated? If 98% of kids think lying is morally wrong, then why do 98% of kids lie? What's the single most important thing that helps infants learn language? ![]()
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