Bringing Up Geeks

A breakthrough parenting book that redefines the meaning of geek and inspires parents to free themselves and their kids from the culture of cool.. In a world of superficial values peer pressure and out-of-control consumerism the world needs more GEEKs: Genuine Enthusiastic Empowered Kids. Today''s culture of cool has changed the way kids grow up. Rather than enjoying innocent childhoods while developing strong authentic characters today?s kids can become cynical -- even jaded -- as they absorb the dangerous messages and harmful influences of a dominant popular culture that encourages materialism high-risk behaviors and a state of pseudo-adulthood.. Author and mother of four Marybeth Hicks suggests an alternative: bringing up geeks. In this groundbreaking book she shows parents how they can help their children gain the enthusiasm to pursue their passions not just the latest fashions; the confidence to resist peer pressure and destructive behaviors; the love of learning that helps them excel at school and in life; and the maturity to value family as well as friends as well as make good moral decisions.. With a foundation like that kids will grow up to be the coolest adults.