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High Risk: Children Without A Conscience Paperback – March 1, 1989

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IS YOUR CHILD AT HIGH RISK?

Who are these children without a conscience? They are children who cannot trust, children who cannot love, children who will not be loved. They grow up to be charmers, con artists, amoral entrepreneurs, thieves, drug users, pathological liars, and worst of all: psychopathic killers . . . and they are often the product of even the best-intentioned families.

For every parent of a “difficult” child, working parents, single parents, and adoptive parents, here is a book that addresses one of our society’s greatest problems. High Risk offers sobering case histories an invaluable suggestions for raising healthy children and protecting ourselves from the “trust bandits” who would steal our love, our money—our very lives. In High Risk you will learn how to:

• Recognize character-disturbed children and adults
• Prevent the development of antisocial behavior
• Choose healthy child-care and school environments
• Find the best professional help if your child is at risk
• Minimize the trauma of adoption and foster care
• Protect yourself from exploitative relationships in both your business and personal life
• And much more.

Foreword by Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder

From the Publisher

Unveil the secrets to safeguarding your family from hidden dangers.

WARNING: California’s Proposition 65

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About the Author

Dr. Ken Magid is chief of psychological services at Golden Medical Clinic in Golden, Colorado, and also the codirector of the Behavioral Science Department for Family Practice Physicians at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver. His work has been featured on NBC’s Today show and Hour Magazine, as well as in the New York Daily News, Woman’s Day magazine, and many other publications.

Carole A. McKelvey is a journalist who has won numerous awards for her writing and editing. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications nationally and on Hour Magazine.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Publishing Group; Reissue edition (March 1, 1989)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0553346679
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0553346671
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.87 x 8.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,322,608 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,955 in Medical Child Psychology
- #2,351 in Popular Child Psychology
- #11,170 in Sociology Reference

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Customers find the book informative and insightful. They describe it as well-written, clear, and concise. The writing is described as interesting and eye-opening. Readers mention that the content is relevant for understanding young people's consciences. However, some customers feel the content is dated.

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Customers find the book informative and insightful. They say it helps parents and educators understand children's consciences. The author is knowledgeable about the subject and provides relevant information. Many readers mention that the book is helpful for understanding Reactive Attachment Disorder.

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Mark W. Dandrea
An enlightening analysis of the insidious impact of trauma experienced ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2014
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An enlightening analysis of the insidious impact of trauma experienced during formative years of life. There are specific stages of development that cannot be relived, which formulate how "connected" that an individual becomes toward others with a capacity for empathy. Empathy is something 'learned' by parents and or care givers.

This dissertation is written by Dr Maggid who was featured in the original HBO documentary, "Child of Rage"; a stunning account of how abuse (including neglect) harms core issues in later adult years of the neglected, abused child..

Without having bonded with parents or guardians, the child fails to mature emotionally, which results in sociopathic narcissism and varying levels of calloused emotional responses.

A large percentage of prisoners are sociopaths and an even larger percentage were diagnosed once arrested and incarcerated, because these individuals do not lend themselves voluntarily to analysis and diagnosis. There modis-operandi is to appear normal, in spite of their maladjustament.

Despite the age of the material, I found the content a pioneering study that remains uniquely a vital addition to one's library.

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Explains the issue well
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
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It was in great shape and arrived on time

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Janmichelle
Children without Conscience
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2013
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An excellent read for any parent, or anyone who works with children in any capacity. It is very clear and concise in the way it outlines what to look for in children who are at high rish for serious problemes down the road, whether they are mental problems, or behavioral problems leading to incarceration. I read parts of this book over repeatedly, as I work with children mental with problems and have also experienced these problems in my own family. Easy for a lay person, or non professional, to read and understand.

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theBookMeister
Denial is not a river in Egypt
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2015
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I had this book in the early eighties when it first came out when I was taking a class in Adolescent Psychology.

I have worked with the population of “young people” since the latter eighties until present time as an educator.

I believe this book is very relevant for understanding the conscience of the young person especially for those that are today in denial and believe that “kiddos” are all misunderstood due to environment and social settings.

Now that I am in my senior year as I reflect on a number of books that I feel are relevant to add to my personal collection to pass on to another generation this is one.

I recommended this book to those who are seeking an understanding of what the nature of many young people are today.

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R. Mead
Well written
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2011
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We adopted 3 children and one has an emotional detachment. The book has many interesting topics. My wife and I are both reading the book and are finding it helpful.

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Amy Lowery
This is a great book about anti-social personality disorder that I had to ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2016
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This is a great book about anti-social personality disorder that I had to get when I was in a marriage and family therapy graduate program. It is extremely interesting and eye-opening. Though it is dated and some of the terminology has changed, it is still a good book for helping clinicians to have read.

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SGT_Clinton
Interesting but outdated
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
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There is a lot of information in this book that was cutting edge in the 1980's. A lot of things have been disproven, but the basics of attachment as the indicator of children with a lowered conscience hold true. There are better books out there for learning about this subject, but it is still interesting to look at past treatment modalities.

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Lori J.
Excellent - well worth the time to read, especially for parents, teachers and anyone who affects children.
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2013
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As difficult as it can be to leave the relative comfort that denial can bring, it is a necessary thing that must be done. Even after the first few chapters, I found myself seeing things in children that I had not seen before. I have my bachelor's degrees in Elementary Education and English, and I teach 4th and 5th grade Sunday School every week to approximately 40 students. This author is proficient in his subject, and is sounding the alarm that must be heard.

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5 star all rounder

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Great book! Very well written, as well as interesting and informative.

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