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

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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780593086933
ISBN: 0593086937
Physical Description: 340 pages ; 24 cm
Publisher: New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2021]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

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

Formatted Contents Note:

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.