First published 2004
Parents today face a crisis: their children are increasingly detached, hostile, and secretive. Renowned child psychologists Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté uncover the troubling truth - our society's obsession with peer socialization is eroding the vital adult-child bond. As children become "peer-oriented," they sacrifice their individuality and curiosity to fit in. The result? Rampant bullying, isolation, and even violence. But Neufeld and Maté offer a path forward. By rebuilding caring adult hierarchies, parents can break this dangerous cycle and help their kids reclaim their natural curiosity, empathy, and strength of character.
Genres: psychology, self-help, non-fiction, parenting
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: non-fiction, self-help
352 pages · Paperback · Vintage Canada