Hold on to your children

A well-known psychologist with the ability to penetrate the core of complex educational issues, together with the doctor and author of best-selling books, to address one of the most concerning and misunderstood trends of our time—the peers who replace parents in our children's lives. Dr. Newfield has named this phenomenon "Peer Orientation," which refers to children's and youths' tendency to look to their peers for guidance: to distinguish right from wrong, and to draw values, identity, and rules of conduct. But peer orientation undermines family cohesion, disrupts the school climate, and promotes a youth culture characterized by aggression and sexuality. This trend provides a strong explanation for bullying in schools and youth violence, and its effects are painfully evident in the context of teenage gangs, criminal activities, and tragic incidents such as in Littleton, Colorado, Tabor, Alberta, Victoria, and British Columbia. It is an increasing trend that has not received enough explanation or refutation until the publication of the book "Hold on to Your Children." Once this trend is understood, it becomes self-evident, just like solutions. This book offers new and innovative ideas and perspectives on education. The authors combine psychology, anthropology, neuroscience, and their personal and professional experiences while studying the "context" of education today. It is a valuable book with practical implications for every parent. Number of pages: 424 Year of publication: 2023 Publisher: Juice Books