Julie Lythcott-Haims

There are lots of books on how to raise a child, but not really any good books on how to raise an adult. This author really did a lot of research to write an excellent book on how to help young adults transition into life through wise career choices in life and in college. It also spoke of how parents have to let go gradually, and let their children become independent as time goes on. The book was a little long for me and did seem to repeat a little, but the information was wonderful. I also saved several of the Facebook and Twitter resources used. I highly recommend that every parent read this long before their child/children reach college age.… (altro)

This book came to my attention having been recommended by my daughter's middle school. It was eye-opening and a bit of a wake-up call for me, as I could see some of the same dynamics playing out in our household. Lythcott-Haims' essential premise is that kids need responsibilities and challenges to feel confident and grow a sense of independence, and by denying them (doing everything for them and not allowing them to experience failure or navigate conflict) we are not setting them up for success. I took photos (my version of highlighting) of many passages and ideas to refer back to later on. Definitely a must-read for parents today.… (altro)