NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children

NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children cover
Good Books rating 3.5
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  • ID: 3255
  • Added: 2025-10-17
  • Updated: 2025-10-17
  • ISBN: 9780446563321
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2009-09-03
  • Reviews: 3

NurtureShock is a groundbreaking collaboration between award-winning science journalists Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman. They argue that many modern parenting strategies, though well-intentioned, are based on outdated or overlooked science. The book explores why aggressive behavior persists among children, how intelligence is located in the brain, and the impact of cross-racial friendships in integrated schools./n/nThe authors delve into why children lie despite knowing it's wrong and what single factor most significantly aids infants in learning language. With impeccable storytelling and razor-sharp analysis, NurtureShock offers an insightful exploration of themes that transcend both children's and adults' lives, providing a fresh perspective on nurturing and understanding the next generation.

Reviews
Everyday Reading · 2025-10-17
fascinating 4.00

The book explores how people react to different events, particularly in ways that seem counterintuitive. It provides a fascinating read that challenges conventional wisdom.

The reviewer finds the book to be a fascinating exploration of how children's behaviors and reactions can be counter to what parents might expect. They appreciate the depth of research and the way the authors present their findings in an engaging manner. The book is seen as a valuable resource for parents looking to understand their children better, even though it may not provide specific techniques.


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    A review of NutureShock by Po Bronson, a non-fiction book that focuses on how people react to different events, particularly in ways that seem counter ...

    This book is more about how children's brains work and doesn't have that many specific techniques that a parent could just lift out of the book and put into ...

    The book is seen as a valuable resource for parents looking to understand their children better, even though it may not provide specific techniques.

informative 3.00

The book is compared to other good programs but does not provide specific techniques for parents to implement. It is seen as one of many good resources available.

The reviewer acknowledges that the book is one of many good programs available for parents. They note that while the book does not provide specific techniques that parents can easily implement, it offers valuable insights into children's behaviors. The book is seen as a good resource, but not necessarily the best or most comprehensive one available.


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    It is one of many good programs; however, the authors do not compared it to others good programs.

    It is compared to some poor practices in ...

    The book is seen as a good resource, but not necessarily the best or most comprehensive one available.

The New York Times · 2009-10-01
intriguing 3.50

The book challenges common parenting assumptions with counterintuitive social science findings. It encourages parents to adopt a more evidence-based approach to raising children.

The review highlights how the authors push parents to question their instinctive approaches and instead rely on the latest research. They appreciate the book's ability to present complex ideas in an accessible manner, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in child development. However, they suggest that some findings might be controversial and require further reflection.


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    The authors urge parents to ignore common assumptions about children in favor of the latest social science, much of it counterintuitive.

    The book challenges common parenting assumptions with counterintuitive social science findings.

    It encourages parents to adopt a more evidence-based approach to raising children.