About the Book

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?
NurtureShock is a groundbreaking collaboration between award-winning science journalists Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman. They argue that when it comes to children, we've mistaken good intentions for good ideas. 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.
Nothing like a parenting manual, the authors' work is an insightful exploration of themes and issues that transcend children's (and adults') lives.

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 336 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Twelve (Sep. 30th, 2009)

ISBN-10: 0446504122

ISBN-13: 9780446504126

Dimensions: 6.34 x 9.14 x 1.14 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.26 lbs

• Categories: Child Psychology Child Development & Childhood Development Children's Studies