NATIONAL BESTSELLER This parenting classic on one of the most disturbing and misunderstood trends of our time—peers replacing parents in the lives of children—is now more relevant than ever. The latest edition includes new material on how social media and video game culture are affecting our children, and what parents can do. In Hold On to Your Kids, Dr. Neufeld and Dr. Maté explore the phenomenon of peer orientation: the troubling tendency of children and youth to look to their peers for direction—for a sense of right and wrong, for values, identity and codes of behaviour. But peer orientation undermines family cohesion, poisons the school atmosphere, and fosters an aggressively hostile and sexualized youth culture. It provides a powerful explanation for schoolyard bullying and youth violence; it is an escalating trend that has never been adequately described or contested until Hold On to Your Kids. Once understood, it becomes self-evident—as do the solutions.

A psychologist with a reputation for penetrating to the heart of complex parenting issues joins forces with a physician and bestselling author to tackle one of the most disturbing and misunderstood trends of our time -- peers replacing parents in the lives of our children. Dr. Neufeld has dubbed this phenomenon peer orientation, which refers to the tendency of children and youth to look to their peers for direction: for a sense of right and wrong, for values, identity and codes of behaviour. But peer orientation undermines family cohesion, poisons the school atmosphere, and fosters an aggressively hostile and sexualized youth culture. It provides a powerful explanation for schoolyard bullying and youth violence; its effects are painfully evident in the context of teenage gangs and criminal activity, in tragedies such as in Littleton, Colorado; Tabor, Alberta and Victoria, B.C. It is an escalating trend that has never been adequately described or contested until Hold On to Your Kids. Once understood, it becomes self-evident -- as do the solutions. Hold On to Your Kids will restore parenting to its natural intuitive basis and the parent-child relationship to its rightful preeminence. The concepts, principles and practical advice contained in Hold On to Your Kids will empower parents to satisfy their children’s inborn need to find direction by turning towards a source of authority, contact and warmth. Something has changed. One can sense it, one can feel it, just not find the words for it. Children are not quite the same as we remember being. They seem less likely to take their cues from adults, less inclined to please those in charge, less afraid of getting into trouble. Parenting, too, seems to have changed. Our parents seemed more confident, more certain of themselves and had more impact on us, for better or for worse. For many, parenting does not feel natural. Adults through the ages have complained about children being less respectful of their elders and more difficult to manage than preceding generations, but could it be that this time it is for real? -- from Hold On to Your Kids

In today's fast-paced digital world, parenting has become an ever-evolving challenge. How can we raise resilient, well-adjusted children while navigating the influence of screens and devices that compete for our kids' attention? In "Hold On To Your Kids," you'll discover a roadmap for modern parenting, providing the tools and insights needed to guide your children through the digital age with confidence and resilience. Drawing from the wisdom of experts, real-life experiences, and timeless parenting principles, this book equips parents with strategies to: - Foster strong emotional bonds with their children, becoming the anchors they can rely on in a digital sea of distractions. - Recognize the signs of digital peer orientation and address its impact on family dynamics and children's well-being. - Promote attachment and resilience through open communication, positive discipline, and a balanced approach to screen time. - Nurturing resilience, independence, and problem-solving skills that prepare your children for life's challenges. - Teach online safety, digital literacy, and responsible technology use to prepare your kids for a connected world. Throughout this book, you'll find real-life examples and practical guidance that will help you embrace the role of a 21st-century parent. "Hold On To Your Kids" is your trusted companion in the digital age, offering a wealth of insights and strategies to raise resilient, well-adjusted children who are prepared to thrive in the face of life's modern challenges. Grab your copy today and embark on a journey to ensure your kids grow up happy, healthy, and connected in our digital world.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The modern parent struggles to raise children who are not as respectful and disciplined as they were when they were children. Many parents feel as though they are not making any progress with their children, and they are growing more and more frustrated. #2 The gap between children and adults has never been bigger. We struggle to live up to our image of what parenting should be like, and we feel as if we are failing at the task. We are also afraid that the world has become less safe for our children, and we are powerless to protect them. #3 The state of affairs is ironic, given that more is known about child development than ever before and that we have more access to courses and books on childrearing than any previous generation of parents. #4 The secret of parenting is not in what a parent does, but rather who the parent is to a child. When a child seeks contact and closeness with us, we become empowered as a nurturer, a comforter, a guide, a model, a teacher, or a coach.

Argues that the growing phenomenon of peer orientation is undermining family cohesion and explains how parents and teachers can reverse the trend to serve as a source of guidance, love, and security for children.

Hold on to your kids: Why it is important for children to be raised by their parents Guardians are among the main individuals in the existence of youthful children.1 from birth, kids are learning and depend on moms and fathers, just as different guardians acting in the nurturing job, to ensure and focus on them and to graph a direction that advances their general prosperity. While guardians for the most part are loaded up with expectations about their youngsters' unfurling characters, many additionally need information regarding how best to accommodate them. Turning into a parent is normally an invited occasion, yet at times, guardians' lives are loaded with issues and vulnerability in regards to their capacity to guarantee their youngster's physical, passion, or financial prosperity. Click on the buy now button to grab this valuable book right now Copyright by - Sherry F. Almazan 2022