How To Raise An Adult

Discover an alternative philosophy for raising preteens and teens to self-sufficient adulthood with this provocative manifesto. Drawing on research, conversations with admissions officers, and personal experience, this book exposes the harmful effects of helicopter parenting and offers practical strategies to foster a child's resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination. A must-read for parents of teenagers, Julie Lythcott-Haims offers a rallying cry to ensure that the next generation can take charge of their own lives with competence and confidence.