Bringing Up Geeks: How to Protect Your Kid's Childhood in a Grow-Up-Too-Fast World
by Marybeth Hicks
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Author: Marybeth HicksEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-07-01
ISBN: 0425221563
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: Berkley Trade
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Book Review: An Excellent Book For All Parents
Summary: 5 Stars
This books encourages parents to be parents and not buddies. It is nice to read a book that affirms a parenting style that currently seems out of fashion--parents who monitor the various influences on their children and actually make sensible decisions for the benefit of the kids! As a bonus, I found myself laughing out loud or getting a little teary during certain passages because the book is written in a very humorous and at times poignant matter. A serious subject is handled in a very readable manner that everyone will enjoy. Most parents will relate to some of the incidents the author has written about. AN EXCELLENT READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary of Bringing Up Geeks: How to Protect Your Kid's Childhood in a Grow-Up-Too-Fast World
A breakthrough parenting book that redefines the meaning of "geek"-and inspires parents to free themselves and their kids from the 'culture of cool.'In a world of superficial values, peer pressure, and out-of-control consumerism, the world needs more GEEKs: Genuine, Enthusiastic, Empowered Kids. Today's 'culture of cool' has changed the way kids grow up. Rather than enjoying innocent childhoods while developing strong, authentic characters, today's kids can become cynical-even jaded-as they absorb the dangerous messages and harmful influences of a dominant popular culture that encourages materialism, high-risk behaviors, and a state of pseudo-adulthood.
Author and mother of four Marybeth Hicks suggests an alternative: bringing up geeks. In this groundbreaking book, she shows parents how they can help their children gain the enthusiasm to pursue their passions, not just the latest fashions; the confidence to resist peer pressure and destructive behaviors; the love of learning that helps them excel at school and in life; and the maturity to value family as well as friends, as well as make good moral decisions.
With a foundation like that, kids will grow up to be the coolest adults.
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