| Edition |
First Da Capo Press edition. |
| Description |
x, 225 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
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"Advice from middle school to college and beyond." -- cover. |
| Contents |
Your child's future -- The driving test: how motivated is your child? -- 1-Be a pathfinder: gather the info. that really makes a difference -- 2-Increase risk: take away the plastic bubble -- 3-Decrease rewards: allow life's natural consequences to take hold -- 4-Deschedule: encourage joy, imagination, and creativity -- 5-Reduce comfort: counteract the immense abundance and indulgence of our culture -- 6-Delay gratification: resist the quick fixes of the lottery, game shows, and reality TV -- 7-Encourage accomplishment: create a sense of self through true achievement -- 8-Control the crowd: use peers for positive influence and independence -- 9-Create a sense of purpose: make life meaningful -- Put your child in the driver's seat: apply the lessons of Drive. |
| Subject |
Achievement motivation in children.
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Child rearing.
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Personality development.
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| ISBN |
0738211605 paperback |
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9780738211602 paperback |
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