The Spoilt Generation
Standing up to our demanding children
$38.64
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
1 January 2010
Summary
In the space of a few decades the way we parent has changed dramatically. Something we once did intuitively has become the subject of political fashion, guided by experts. As parents we are older and more time-poor than ever before, with the highest proportion of single-parent households in history. Our children are now spoiled in ways that go far beyond materialism. But they are suffering to a degree we never anticipated: we now have the highest rates of child depression, underage pregnancy …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780749941482 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0749941480 |
| Author: | Dr Aric Sigman |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Piatkus Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2010 |
| Weight: | 256g |
| Dimensions: | 156mm x 233mm x 16mm |
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An explosive new book… Sigman specialises in uncomfortable truths…
An explosive new book… Sigman specialises in uncomfortable truths… - The Sunday Times
a polemical new parenting book that has caused a stir in Britain - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD, January 2010The Spoilt Generation is refreshing for its unashamed promotion of old-fashioned parenting. 8⁄10 - INTHENEWS.CO.UKAn intriguing read for all parents - MATERNITY AND INFANTAbout The Author
Dr Aric Sigman
Dr. Aric Sigman is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. He is also the hands-on father of 4 children. He writes for the Times Educational Supplement and his book ‘Remotely Controlled: How Television is Damaging Our Lives’ has caused ongoing public debate.
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