{"product_id":"9780425221563","title":"Bringing Up Geeks: How to Protect Your Kid's Childhood in a Grow-Up-Too-Fast World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA breakthrough parenting book that redefines the meaning of 'geek''and inspires parents to free themselves and their kids from the 'culture of cool.?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world of superficial values, peer pressure, and out-of-control consumerism, the world needs more GEEKs: Genuine, Enthusiastic, Empowered Kids. Today's 'culture of cool' has changed the way kids grow up. Rather than enjoying innocent childhoods while developing strong, authentic characters, today's kids can become cynical-even jaded-as they absorb the dangerous messages and harmful influences of a dominant popular culture that encourages materialism, high-risk behaviors, and a state of pseudo-adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor and mother of four Marybeth Hicks suggests an alternative: bringing up geeks. In this groundbreaking book, she shows parents how they can help their children gain the enthusiasm to pursue their passions, not just the latest fashions; the confidence to resist peer pressure and destructive behaviors; the love of learning that helps them excel at school and in life; and the maturity to value family as well as friends, as well as make good moral decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a foundation like that, kids will grow up to be the coolest adults.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025362174192,"sku":"9780425221563","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780425221563_p0.jpg?v=1763699755","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780425221563","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}