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  • The Price of Privilege

  • How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids
  • Written by: Madeline Levine PhD
  • Narrated by: Jo Anna Perrin
  • Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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The Price of Privilege

Written by: Madeline Levine PhD
Narrated by: Jo Anna Perrin
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In recent years, numerous studies have shown that bright, charming, seemingly confident and socially skilled teenagers from affluent, loving families are experiencing epidemic rates of depression, substance abuse, and anxiety disorders - rates higher than in any other socioeconomic group of American adolescents. Materialism, pressure to achieve, perfectionism, and disconnection are combining to create a perfect storm that is devastating children of privilege and their parents alike. In this eye-opening, provocative, and essential book, clinical psychologist Madeline Levine explodes one child-rearing myth after another. With empathy and candor, she identifies toxic cultural influences and well-intentioned but misguided parenting practices that are detrimental to a child's healthy self-development. Her thoughtful, practical advice provides solutions that will enable parents to help their emotionally troubled "star" child cultivate an authentic sense of self.

©2006 Madeline Levine, PhD (P)2015 Tantor

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"Well-organized chapters help parents understand how to take the time and show the patience to help their children realize their potential." ( Library Journal)

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