First published 2017
Richard Miniter draws on his extensive experience as a parent to challenge conventional child-rearing advice. He argues that ancient Roman practices offer valuable lessons for today's families. Miniter warns against overemphasizing critical thinking in young children and predicts technology will eliminate traditional classroom teachers. He advocates for simple comfort objects like teddy bears over professional psychological intervention for troubled kids. The author contends that the stories children hear matter more than most other parenting decisions. Miniter presents his contrarian views with humor and practical wisdom. This compact guide offers busy parents fresh perspectives on raising children in the modern world.
Genres: family, psychology, non-fiction, 21st-century, parenting, academic
Vibes: contrarian, practical-wisdom, thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-conventions, unconventional-advice
Period: 21st-Century
119 pages · Paperback · Independently published