NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children

Brief Overview

In "NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children," Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman, with the finesse of researchers and the sensitivity of storytellers, debunk familiar myths about parenting, inviting readers to view childhood through the lens of the latest scientific discoveries. Step by step, the authors reveal paradoxes and unexpected truths: praise can actually undermine confidence, while lack of sleep can erode intelligence; lying and rivalry, so alarming to parents, turn out to be natural stages of growing up. Each chapter is a journey through the labyrinths of a child's psyche, where established beliefs give way to fresh, sometimes bold ideas grounded in research and real-life stories. The book not only shatters illusions but also inspires a profound rethinking of the adult's role in a child's life, offering a new perspective on parenting—honest, attentive, and filled with respect for the nature of childhood.