In a world of modern, involved, caring parents, why are so many kids
aggressive and cruel? Where is intelligence hidden in the brain, and why
does that matter? Why do cross-racial friendships decrease in schools
that are more integrated? If 98% of kids think lying is morally wrong,
then why do 98% of kids lie? What's the single most important thing that
helps infants learn language?
NurtureShock is a groundbreaking collaboration between award-winning
science journalists Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman. They argue that when
it comes to children, we've mistaken good intentions for good ideas.
With impeccable storytelling and razor-sharp analysis, they demonstrate
that many of modern society's strategies for nurturing children are in
fact backfiring--because key twists in the science have been
overlooked.
Nothing like a parenting manual, the authors' work is an insightful
exploration of themes and issues that transcend children's (and adults')
lives.