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<p><P>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?<br><b>NurtureShock</b> 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&#151;because key twists in the science have been overlooked.<br> Nothing like a parenting manual, the authors' work is an insightful exploration of themes and issues that transcend children's (and adults') lives.</p> <h3>Publishers Weekly</h3> <p>The central premise of this book by Bronson (What Should I Do with My Life?) and Merryman, a Washington Post journalist, is that many of modern society's most popular strategies for

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Author

Bronson, Po, 1964-; Merryman, Ashley

Publisher

New York: Twelve

Published

2009

Language

EN

ISBN

9780446504133

Category

education

Subjects

Sociology, Fiction, Science

Rating

4.04 / 5 (17,494 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14