The Me, me, me Epidemic. A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled World
Amy McCready
It seemed to adults at all times that they were more independent in childhood than today's children. However, millennials - children born in the 21st century - really differ from previous generations in their increased demands on others and less independence. They start tying their shoelaces later and generally do not like to serve themselves, are obsessed with entertainment, and often lose their temper in shopping centers. All this exhausts the nerves and complicates life not only for parents, but also for the children themselves. Experienced family coach Amy McCready has been battling an epidemic of self-centeredness and lack of self-reliance for years. She knows for sure that the favorite tricks of most parents - shouting and punishing - will not help here. But an abundance of love, a little rigor, clear and consistent rules and competent praise will help. Her book tells how to raise a child to be an independent, calm and self-confident person. It doesn't matter when you start, at age three or 13, it's never too late to make things right. McCready describes positive discipline techniques to bring order and peace back into your home and relationships with your children.
