Under pressure : rescuing our children from the culture of hyper-parenting / Carl Honoré.

Author/creator Honoré, Carl
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : HarperOne, ©2008.
Description291 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Managing childhood -- It's the adults, stupid -- Early years : when milestones become millstones -- Pre-school : play is a child's work -- Toys : just push play -- Technology : reality bites -- School : testing times -- Homework : the sword of Damocles -- Extracurricular activities : ready, set, relax! -- Sports : play ball -- Discipline : just say no? -- Consumerism : pester power and the walking, talking ATM -- Safety : playing with fire -- Leave those kids alone.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [265]-277) and index.
LCCN 2008006579
ISBN9780061128806
ISBN0061128805