Julie Lythcott-Haims’s How to Raise an Adult is available on Audible as a 12 hrs 31 mins unabridged audiobook, narrated by Julie Lythcott-Haims.
Publisher’s Summary
New York Times Bestseller!
A provocative manifesto that exposes the harms of helicopter parenting and sets forth an alternate philosophy for raising preteens and teens to self-sufficient young adulthood.
“Julie Lythcott-Haims is a national treasure. . . . A must-read for every parent who senses that there is a healthier and saner way to raise our children.” -Madeline Levine, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Price of Privilege and Teach Your Children Well
In How to Raise an Adult, Julie Lythcott-Haims draws on research, on conversations with admissions officers, educators, and employers, and on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean to highlight the ways in which overparenting harms children, their stressed-out parents, and society at large. While empathizing with the parental hopes and, especially, fears that lead to overhelping, Lythcott-Haims offers practical alternative strategies that underline the importance of allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination necessary for success.
Relevant to parents of toddlers as well as of twentysomethings-and of special value to parents of teens-this book is a rallying cry for those who wish to ensure that the next generation can take charge of their own lives with competence and confidence.
“For parents who want to foster hearty self-reliance instead of hollow self-esteem, How to Raise an Adult is the right book at the right time.” -Daniel H. Pink, author of the New York Times bestsellers Drive and A Whole New Mind
Audiobook Details
- Narrated by: Julie Lythcott-Haims
- Length: 12 hrs 31 mins
- Publisher: Macmillan Audio
- Release year: 2015
- Audible category: Relationships, Parenting & Personal Development / Parenting & Families / Teenagers
Listener Ratings
How to Raise an Adult holds an average listener rating of 4.6/5 from 2241 Audible ratings.
On Audible, ratings for this title break down into narration performance and story separately:
- Performance (narration): 4.6/5
- Story: 4.6/5
- 5-star ratings: 75% of all ratings
What Audible Listeners Are Saying
5/5 stars — “AmaIng book “
I wish I had read this book 10 years ago! What a shift in my perspective. With two boys, a sophomore in college and a married young 22 year old I would have done things differently and I hypothesize more calmly had a read this sooner. I have since purchased 5 copies to share with friends and can’t stop preaching its attribute. Read this book!— Joyful Mom, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Essential Reading for all Parents”
There are many parenting books on how to take care of children, but very few on how to raise them. This book covers the later diligently. And is a great reference. And I would go far as to say, this is one of the very few excellent books on parenting. Instead of focusing on raising a child, shift your focus on raising an adult.— AM, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Sound advice for a world full of noise”
My reflection on my two kids and what I felt I did right and wrong The refreshing take on the reality of college admissions and the bright future we have in this country for change Her tone is firm and supportive laughing about many of the absurd stories of people reporting parents for situations they knew nothing about— J. cangas, Audible listener
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