{"product_id":"the-price-of-privilege-how-parental-pressure-and-material-advantage-are-creating-a-generation-of-disconnected-and-unhappy-kids-isbn-9780060595852","title":"The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eIn this ground-breaking book on the children of affluence, a well-known clinical psychologist exposes the epidemic of emotional problems that are disabling America’s privileged youth, thanks, in large part, to normalized, intrusive parenting that stunts the crucial development of the self.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, numerous studies have shown that bright, charming, seemingly confident and socially skilled teenagers from affluent, loving families are experiencing epidemic rates of depression, substance abuse, and anxiety disorders—rates higher than in any other socioeconomic group of American adolescents. Materialism, pressure to achieve, perfectionism, and disconnection are combining to create a perfect storm that is devastating children of privilege and their parents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this eye-opening, provocative, and essential book, clinical psychologist Madeline Levine explodes one child-rearing myth after another. With empathy and candor, she identifies toxic cultural influences and well-intentioned, but misguided, parenting practices that are detrimental to a child's healthy self-development. Her thoughtful, practical advice provides solutions that will enable parents to help their emotionally troubled \"star\" child cultivate an authentic sense of self. | \u003cp\u003eIn recent years, numerous studies have shown that bright, charming, seemingly confident and socially skilled teenagers from affluent, loving families are experiencing epidemic rates of depression, substance abuse, and anxiety disorders—rates higher than in any other socioeconomic group of American adolescents. Materialism, pressure to achieve, perfectionism, and disconnection are combining to create a perfect storm that is devastating children of privilege and their parents alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this eye-opening, provocative, and essential book, clinical psychologist Madeline Levine explodes one child-rearing myth after another. With empathy and candor, she identifies toxic cultural influences and well-intentioned, but misguided, parenting practices that are detrimental to a child's healthy self-development. Her thoughtful, practical advice provides solutions that will enable parents to help their emotionally troubled \"star\" child cultivate an authentic sense of self.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Useful...clear, sensitive...” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In this insightful book, Levine eschews the temptation to dismiss problems of privileged teens as overindulgence.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBook List\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“...[an] impassioned wake-up call to parents...” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gazette (Montreal)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Levine’s book explores some troubling and intriguing issues that certainly are worth pondering and discussing.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarin Independent Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Seminal. . . . All parents should consider this book a must-read, whether they’re having problems with their children or not.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An insightful and helpful book. . . . It should be on every parent’s summer reading list.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book has resonated in affluent communities all over the country. [Levine is] clearly on to something.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAtlanta Journal-Constitution\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Her writing is warm and carefully thoughtful.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Written] with clarity and understanding of the culture of affluence and its pitfalls for parents.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fresh and important ideas about parenting in the age of affluence…” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary Pipher, Ph.D., author of Reviving Ophelia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Levine offers chapter after chapter of practical advice for dealing with family problems.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConnecticut Post Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Madeline Levine’s] ideas may be uncomfortable for parents to read, but they’re a wonderful wake-up call.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBay Area Insider\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With up-to-date scientific research, compelling clinical cases, and a refined sense of empathy, Levine teaches us about the difficult challenges faced by affluent families and provides useful strategies for helping them towards more fulfilling lives.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Kasser, Ph.D., author of The High Price of Materialism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“She treats her subjects as well as her subject with compassion and understanding.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887632609509,"sku":"NP9780060595852","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780060595852.jpg?v=1730227116","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-price-of-privilege-how-parental-pressure-and-material-advantage-are-creating-a-generation-of-disconnected-and-unhappy-kids-isbn-9780060595852","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}