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Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow
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Learn to raise independent, can-do kids with a new edition of the book that started a movement
In the newly revised and expanded Second Edition of Free-Range Kids, New York columnist-turned-movement leader Lenore Skenazy delivers a compelling and entertaining look at how we got so worried about everything our kids do, see, eat, read, wear, watch and lick -- and how to bid a whole lot of that anxiety goodbye. With real-world examples, advice, and a gimlet-eyed look at the way our culture forces fear down our throats, Skenazy describes how parents and educators can step back so kids step up. Positive change is faster, easier and a lot more fun than you'd believe. This is the book that has helped millions of American parents feel brave and optimistic again - and the same goes for their kids.
Using research, humor, and feisty common sense, the book shows:
- How parents can reject the media message, "Your child is in horrible danger!"
- How schools can give students more independence -- and what happens when they do. (Hint: Teachers love it.)
- How everyone can relax and successfully navigate a judge-y world filled with way too many warnings, scolds and brand new fears
Perfect for parents and guardians of children of all ages, Free-Range Kids will also earn a place in the libraries of K-12 educators who want their students to blossom with newfound confidence and cheer.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9781119782148
EAN:
9781119782148
Binding:
Paperback
Pages:
304
Authors:
Lenore Skenazy
Publisher:
Jossey-Bass
Published Date: 2021-16-06
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I think this book has a great concept, but was insufferable to get through. I listened to the audiobook and maybe could have tolerated it without the terrible narration, but it was so bad I could not finish it. The underlying tone in which this book is written is arrogant, judgmental, and aggressive— in my opinion for no reason. It seems the author is trying to stir up anger in parents instead of inspiration. If you like being shouted at and shamed into a set of beliefs, then this may be a good choice. But if you’re looking for sound, practical, and thoughtful parenting advice I would look elsewhere.
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I have to say I didn’t finish it although it is a good book. It reads more like a rant about how people are too strict with their kids etc. I guess I already agree with what she had to say so I didn’t really feel the need to stress the topic by reading rants and data. I thought it would have more hands on information but not in what I read (about 50%)
Lenore is a bit insufferable. She spends the whole book refuting every other parenting advice or idea but offers up barely any ideas of her own on how to actually raise free range kids. She downplays the seriousness of actually terrible things and will make you feel guilty if you bought any product that she bashes. Perhaps she felt so attacked that she needed to write this book just to attack everyone else… that’s what it seemed when I listened to this book. Don’t buy or listen, it’s not very helpful.
Starts off a little judgy but a lot of useful info
