{"product_id":"bringing-up-geeks-how-to-protect-your-kids-childhood-in-a-grow-up-too-fast-world-paperback","title":"Bringing Up Geeks: How to Protect Your Kid's Childhood in a Grow-Up-Too-Fast World - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarybeth Hicks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA breakthrough parenting book that redefines the meaning of 'geek' and inspires parents to free themselves and their kids from the 'culture of cool.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In a world of superficial values, peer pressure, and out-of-control consumerism, the world needs more GEEKS: Genuine, Enthusiastic, Empowered Kids. Today's 'culture of cool' has changed the way kids grow up. Rather than enjoying innocent childhoods while developing strong, authentic characters, today's kids can become cynical 'even jaded' as they absorb the dangerous messages and harmful influences of a dominant popular culture that encourages materialism, high-risk behaviors, and a state of pseudo-adulthood. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Author and mother of four Marybeth Hicks suggests an alternative: bringing up geeks. In this groundbreaking book, she shows parents how they can help their children gain the enthusiasm to pursue their passions, not just the latest fashions; the confidence to resist peer pressure and destructive behaviors; the love of learning that helps them excel at school and in life; and the maturity to value family as well as friends, as well as make good moral decisions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With a foundation like that, kids will grow up to be the coolest adults.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarybeth Hicks\u003c\/b\u003e is the weekly family columnist for \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Times\u003c\/i\u003e. Her first book was \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect World Inside My Minivan: One Mom's Journey Through the Streets of Suburbia\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and four children. Visit her at www.marybethhicks.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.22 x 5.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43738238845063,"sku":"9780425221563","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/WGQfbrVyjS9780425221563.webp?v=1768625441","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/bringing-up-geeks-how-to-protect-your-kids-childhood-in-a-grow-up-too-fast-world-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}