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In The Collapse of Parenting, physician and psychologist Leonard Sax presents empirical evidence that American children’s academic performance and mental well‑being are deteriorating. He argues that this decline is linked to parents allowing their children to make most decisions, which fuels rising obesity, depression, and anxiety. Sax warns that the loss of clear parental authority erodes healthy development and offers a practical blueprint for families. The guide encourages limiting screen time, establishing consistent dinner and bedtime habits, and fostering humility and perspective. Through these strategies, parents can regain influence, strengthen parent‑child relationships, and support children to succeed in an increasingly complex world.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Parenthood & Family Fiction
Authors: Leonard Sax
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