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The Hurried Child-25th Anniversary Edition Paperback – Deluxe Edition, December 26, 2006

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press; 25th Anniversary Edition edition (December 26, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 073821082X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0738210827
  • Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 0.6 x 8.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsReview of "The Hurried Child-Growing Up Too Fast Too Soon"
By K. H. Lam on October 26, 2008
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"The Hurried Child-Growing Up Too Fast Too Soon"
A book review by: Katie H. Lam

Today's child is ever "hurried" through childhood. It is important that as parents and educators that we are knowledgeable and understanding of the development of the child. This book analyzes the ways that America as a society is pressuring youth for early intellectual achievement in this notion of being fast paced for success earlier and earlier. Elkind's book is divided into a three main sections-a preface that includes updated information on societal changes since his original publication in 1981, Part I-Our Hurried Children, and Part II-Hurried Children: Stressed Children.
In the preface the author offers a discussion on current topics such as the "Internet", "Lapware", and Britney Spears and the impact on our youth. He states that in twenty years we have hurried our children and teens more and more.
In Part I of the book the author analyzes the dynamics of what areas of society hurry our children from parents, schools, the media, and technology (Lapware and the Internet). The author states that the majority of the factors are coming down through changes in adult society. He discusses that children are hurried from the time of conception with new technology that speed up learning processes in the womb. The author also looks in this portion of the book what the media does to hurry our children through the television programming available twenty four hours a day specifically aimed at them. Elkind states that parents and society try to accelerate a child's early acquisition of skills and abilities through summer educational programs, children's fashions that mimic adults dress, and the use of adult behavior and language. He also looks at what and how a parent's stress reflects upon children.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsEnlightening
By T. Haring on October 30, 2011
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The moment I read this excerpt, I was immediately drawn in, "Our new conception of children and youth is epitomized in the metaphor of the Superkid. Like Superman, Superkid has spectacular powers and precocious competence even as an infant. This allows us to think that we can hurry the little powerhouse with impunity . . . The conception of children as competent to deal with, and indeed as benefiting from, everything and anything that life has to offer was an effective rationalization for parents who continue to love their children but who have neither the time, nor the energy, for childhood . . . Our contemporary conception of Superkid, then . . . must be seen as a social invention to alleviate parental anxiety and guilt."

It took me five months to read this book and it was worth every moment. Not everyone will share Elkind's opinions about childhood, but I certainly do. I appreciate seeing even the small ways we can hurry our children and rob them of their childhood, so that I can avoid making those mistakes. I plan to regularly revisit this book as my children grow to reexamine how I can help them become healthy, happy adults through each stage of their development.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Must Read For Young Parents
By J. Peterson on May 19, 2013
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I read this book when it first was published. I was running a pre-school at the time. It was very helpful in guiding young parents. This purchase was for my daughter, who has 2 toddlers, at her request. This book is even more important today than when it was written. We are living in a time now where parents are even more competitive that in the 80's and we are stealilng childhood from children.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVery relevant in today's society
By BJV on July 13, 2008
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This book should be required reading for all parents. I have been a parent for 26 years, still have children in elementary school also. This book details how our hurried society and competitive parents are hurting our children.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn enduring must-read
By Betty A. Hare on July 13, 2013
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This is my third copy of this book. I have a first edition which I used in my teaching, years ago. I give it as presents to young parents. I think it should be required reading for all parents and teachers of young children, so say nothing of school boards, administrators, and any one involved with small children.
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5.0 out of 5 starsEveryone who deals with children should read this book.
By E. Greenspan on June 5, 2008
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This book provides research based information about the "hurrying" of today's American child. Whether you work with children, have children or even plan to have children, you should read this book. It helps one to recognize what is developmentally appropriate and inappropriate in terms of dealing with children.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Must Read
By Christine on April 24, 2014
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In my humble opinion, everyone should read this book, whether they believe in it or not. Our children are the future and we must allow them to be real kids, to explore and learn and discover, to simply play and experience. This book is a real eye opener.
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4.0 out of 5 starsWish it were more current.
By Jenny on June 13, 2013
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This book was written before the explosion of smart phones and social media so applications to some areas I was interested in cannot be made. It is still a good read although the font is quite small! A bit clinical but he does a good job of providing examples.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Book

Great book. Very thought provoking and needed in our modern society.

Published 5 months ago by Teri Capshaw
4.0 out of 5 starsOverall it's good.

Elkind should definitely update this book. Overall it's good.

Published 6 months ago by Lelouch Britannia
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Published 8 months ago by Charlene Lea Olsen
5.0 out of 5 starsMUST be read by every parent of babies/toddlers...before it's too late

Excellently written and pertinent to our generation!

Published 9 months ago by steph
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Lots of psychology. Don't necessarily agree with all of it but some interesting concepts. Thought it was an on read.

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Parents and Educators - some great thoughts and observations.

Published 15 months ago by Won't Say
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All of the research is ridiculously out of date and the information is common knowledge for anyone with even a few units of ECE under their belt. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Erin M. Mangal
5.0 out of 5 starsGood read.

Excellent book. It contained a lot of good information. If I was still working, it would be a book I would have on hand for reference and referral to parents and teachers.

Published 17 months ago by Rowena
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