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The hurried child:

growing up too fast too soon
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Perseus Books, 2001 - Family & Relationships - 244 pages
With the first two editions of this landmark work, Dr. David Elkind eloquently called our attention to the dangers of exposing our children to overwhelming pressures, pressures that can lead to a wide range of childhood and teenage crises. Internationally recognized as the voice of reason and compassion, Dr. Elkind showed that in blurring the boundaries of what is age appropriate, by expecting-or imposing-too much too soon, we force our kids to grow up far too fast.In the two decades since this groundbreaking book first appeared, we have compounded the problem, inadvertently stepping up the assault on childhood in the media, in schools, and at home. Taking a detailed, up-to-the-minute look at the world of today's children and teens in terms of the Internet, classroom culture, school violence, movies, television, and a growing societal incivility, Dr. Elkind shows a whole new generation of parents where hurrying occurs and why and what we can do about it.

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Review: The Hurried Child: Growing Up Too Fast Too Soon

User Review  - Rozey - Goodreads

Elkind, who studied under Jean Piaget, has a good explanation of the ways we "hurry" our children. I wish he had devoted more than one chapter to fixing the problem. The book is full of great information, but Elkind is not what I would call a dynamic writer. Read full review

Review: The Hurried Child: Growing Up Too Fast Too Soon

User Review  - Jared Anderson - Goodreads

Elkind causes the reader to reflect on our parenting and society today. Actually, since this book was first written in the 80s, it scares me to think how much worse it could be today. This book ... Read full review

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About the author (2001)

David Elkind, Professor of Child Study at Tufts University, is the author of many books, including "The Hurried Child: Growing Up Too Fast Too Soon".

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TitleThe hurried child: growing up too fast too soon
AuthorDavid Elkind
Edition3, revised
PublisherPerseus Books, 2001
ISBN0738204412, 9780738204413
Length244 pages
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