Hold On to Your Kids Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers

International authority on child development Gordon Neufeld Ph.D.joins forces with bestselling author Gabor Maté M.Dto tackle one of the most disturbing trends of our time Children today looking to their peers for direction—their values identity and codes of behaviorThis “peer orientation” undermines family cohesion interferes with healthy development and fosters a hostile and sexualized youth cultureChildren end up becoming overly conformist desensitized and alienated and being “cool” matters more to them than anything elseHold On to Your Kids explains the causes of this crucial breakdown of parental influence—and demonstrates ways to “reattach” to sons and daughters establish the proper hierarchy in the home make kids feel safe and understood and earn back your children’s loyalty and loveThis updated edition also specifically addresses the unprecedented parenting challenges posed by the rise of digital devices and social mediaBy helping to reawaken instincts innate to us all Neufeld and Maté will empower parents to be what nature intended a true source of contact security and warmth for their children.|International authority on child development Gordon Neufeld Ph.D. joins forces with bestselling author Gabor Maté M.D. to tackle one of the most disturbing trends of our time Children today looking to their peers for direction—their values identit...|Gordon Neufeld Gabor Mate M.D. in partnership with Penguin Random House has contributed to the creation of this title. Penguin Random House a leader in TRADE publications specializes in producing high-quality content tailored to the needs of industry professionals and enthusiasts. Their focus on excellence ensures that each publication offers valuable insights and in-depth knowledge making it an indispensable resource for readers seeking to enhance their expertise and understanding of the industry. This collaboration enriches the literary market providing readers with well-researched and expertly crafted works that advance their professional and personal development.|International authority on child development Gordon Neufeld Ph.D. joins forces with bestselling author Gabor Maté M.D. to tackle one of the most disturbing trends of our time Children today looking to their peers for direction—their values identity and codes of behavior. This “peer orientation” undermines family cohesion interferes with healthy development and fosters a hostile and sexualized youth culture. Children end up becoming overly conformist desensitized and alienated and being “cool” matters more to them than anything else. Hold On to Your Kids explains the causes of this crucial breakdown of parental influence—and demonstrates ways to “reattach” to sons and daughters establish the proper hierarchy in the home make kids feel safe and understood and earn back your children’s loyalty and love. This updated edition also specifically addresses the unprecedented parenting challenges posed by the rise of digital devices and social media. By helping to reawaken instincts innate to us all Neufeld and Maté will empower parents to be what nature intended a true source of contact security and warmth for their children.