Title:
Never enough : when achievement culture becomes toxic--and what we can do about it
Publication Date:
2023
Publication Information:
New York : Portfolio/Penguin, [2023]
Physical Description:
xxi, 297 pages ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780593191866
Abstract:
"In Never Enough, reporter Jennifer Breheny Wallace investigates the deep roots of toxic achievement culture. Drawing on interviews with families, educators, and psychologists, she offers a humane view of the crisis plaguing today's teens and a practical framework for how to help"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Introduction. Running with their eyes closed -- Why are our kids "at risk"? -- Name it to tame it -- The power of mattering -- You first -- Taking the kettle off the heat -- Envy -- Greater expectations -- The ripple effect -- Resources: Taking action: at home -- Taking action: for educators -- Taking action: community efforts.
Language:
English
