The Myth of the Spoiled Child: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom about Children and Parenting | 
This book was a real eye opener. I mean, I already thought that the folks who can‘t complain about millennials or gen z enough were full of hot air, but here is the scientific proof.
If you work with young people (or old people), this book is a must read. The author in general is a must read, too.
#alfiekohn #themythofthespoiledchild #dontcomplainread #readthis
I had to replace my iPad after multiple drops, including down the stairs. Instead of taking the chance of Man Cub dropping the new one and so that I can actually use it, Man Cub is getting his own tablet. He doesn't know. He was geeked to get the iPad with a near shattered screen, I can't imagine what he's going to do with a new one. Christmas will be a little less this year and that's ok.
When we set children against one another in contests...we teach them to confuse excellence with winning.
Kohn, you contrarian! Questioning convention, demanding data and encouraging parenting that gives young people agency over themselves! Thank you for calling out the "back in my day" fogies. I enjoy my spoiled children AND their peers.
