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A provocative manifesto that exposes the harms of helicopter parenting and models forth another philosophy for raising preteens and teenagers to self-sufficient young adulthood. In How to improve an Adult, Julie Lythcott-Haims draws on research; on discussions with admissions officials, educators, and employers; and on her own insights as a mother and as students dean to spotlight the ways in which overparenting harms children, their stressed-out parents, and culture at large. While empathizing with the parental expectations and, especially, worries that lead to overhelping, Lythcott-Haims offers sensible option strategies that underline the value of allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination essential for success. Relevant to parents of small children as well as of 20-somethings - and of special value to parents of teenagers - this audiobook is a rallying cry for individuals who wish to ensure that another generation can take demand of their own lives with competence and self confidence.
