The Coddling of the American Mind

Explore the transformative ideas presented in 'The Coddling of the American Mind,' a thought-provoking book that delves into the impacts of over-parenting, safetyism, and the rise of hypersensitivity in modern society. Authored by prominent figures Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt, this 352-page paperback explores how well-meaning efforts to protect young people are inadvertently harming their mental health and stifling dialogue on college campuses. The authors examine key cultural shifts since 2014, highlighting the consequences of a new identity politics that emphasizes safety over free expression. Readers will uncover how these trends contribute to increased anxiety and a decline in critical thinking skills among students. Ideal for educators, parents, and anyone interested in the dynamics of modern education and society, this insightful book calls for a reevaluation of our protective instincts. Purchase your copy today and engage with the essential discussions surrounding free speech and psychological well-being in the contemporary world. Enjoy free shipping on this enlightening read, and allow up to 10 days for delivery. Don't miss out on this crucial exploration of the evolving challenges facing today's youth!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141986302
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 352


Description:
Have good intentions, over-parenting and the decline in unsupervised play led to the emergence of modern identity politics and hypersensitivity?

In this book, free speech campaigner Greg Lukianoff and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt investigate a new cultural phenomenon of "safetyism", beginning on American college campuses in 2014 and spreading throughout academic institutions in the English-speaking world.

Looking at the consequences of paranoid parenting, the increase in anxiety and depression amongst students and the rise of new ideas about justice, Lukianoff and Haidt argue that well-intended but misguided attempts to protect young people are damaging their development and mental health, the functioning of educational systems and even democracy itself.

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