The Hurried Child

In The Hurried Child, Dr. David Elkind highlights the dangers of pushing children to grow up too fast. He explains how societal pressures, from media to education, blur age-appropriate boundaries, leading to emotional and developmental harm. Updated to address modern issues like the Internet and school culture, Elkind offers parents and educators practical advice for fostering healthy childhoods, preserving innocence, and combating the harmful trend of "hurrying."