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Championing childhood innocence against societal haste.
If you're a parent or educator feeling that today's children are losing their childhood too quickly, "The Hurried Child" offers insights that could change your perspective. David Elkind's message is timeless, emphasizing the importance of preserving the joy and freedom of childhood against the modern world's relentless pace. In its anniversary edition, Elkind's additional commentary helps to navigate parenting with a thoughtful balance between growth and innocence, making it as relevant now as it was 25 years ago.
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Championing childhood innocence against societal haste.
If you're a parent or educator feeling that today's children are losing their childhood too quickly, "The Hurried Child" offers insights that could change your perspective. David Elkind's message is timeless, emphasizing the importance of preserving the joy and freedom of childhood against the modern world's relentless pace. In its anniversary edition, Elkind's additional commentary helps to navigate parenting with a thoughtful balance between growth and innocence, making it as relevant now as it was 25 years ago.
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