The Price Of Privilege by Madeline Phd Levine
In this ground-breaking book on the children of affluence, a well-known clinical psychologist exposes the epidemic of emotional problems that are disabling America's privileged youth, thanks, in large part, to normalized, intrusive parenting that stunts the crucial development of the self.In recent years, numerous studies have shown that bright, charming, seemingly confident and socially skilled teenagers from affluent, loving families are experiencing epidemic rates of depression, substance abuse, and anxiety disorders--rates higher than in any other socioeconomic group of American adolescents. Materialism, pressure to achieve, perfectionism, and disconnection are combining to create a perfect storm that is devastating children of privilege and their parents alike.
In this eye-opening, provocative, and essential book, clinical psychologist Madeline Levine explodes one child-rearing myth after another. With empathy and candor, she identifies toxic cultural influences and well-intentioned, but misguided, parenting practices that are detrimental to a child's healthy self-development. Her thoughtful, practical advice provides solutions that will enable parents to help their emotionally troubled star child cultivate an authentic sense of self.Madeline Levine, PhD, is a psychologist, consultant, and educator, as well as the author of the New York Times best-selling books Train Your Children Well and The Price of Privilege. She is also the cofounder of Challenging Success, a Stanford School of Education project that focuses on school reform, student well-being, and parent education. She also works as a consultant at BDT & Company, a merchant bank that advises and invests in start-ups and family businesses. She and her husband live in San Francisco, and she is the proud mother of three adult sons and a new granddaughter.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780060595845 |
| ISBN 10 | 0060595841 |
| Title | The Price Of Privilege |
| Author | Madeline Phd Levine |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2006-07-03 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Prizes | Winner of NAPPA Gold Awards (Tweens & Teens) 2007 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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