For Our Own Good: the Politics of Parenting in an Ailing Society

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For Our Own Good: the Politics of Parenting in an Ailing Society is written by Erica Etelson and published by Lulu.com. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0557277809 (ISBN 10) and 9780557277803 (ISBN 13).

For Our Own Good examines the psycho-social and political repercussions of prevailing approaches to child-rearing. Learn why warm and nurturing parents produce secure, altruistic children who go on to form progressive political beliefs while the children of punitive, authoritarian parents are bound by fear and shame to support right-wing causes and candidates. If you've ever wondered how big a role parenting plays in shaping personality and the political and cultural values of the broader society, this book is a must read.