Summary of Ned Johnson and William Stixrud's The Self-Driven Child

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Original book introduction: A few years ago, Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson started noticing the same problem from different angles: Even high-performing kids were coming to them acutely stressed and lacking motivation. Many complained they had no control over their lives. Some stumbled in high school or hit college and unraveled. Bill is a clinical neuropsychologist who helps kids gripped by anxiety or struggling to learn. Ned is a motivational coach who runs an elite tutoring service. Together they discovered that the best antidote to stress is to give kids more of a sense of control over their lives. But this doesn't mean giving up your authority as a parent. In this groundbreaking book they reveal how you can actively help your child to sculpt a brain that is resilient, and ready to take on new challenges.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jan 22, 2021
• ISBN: 9781952482540

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Insights from Introduction

#1

Between 1960 and 2002, students have shown a decreased belief in controlling their own destiny and an increased belief in external forces controlling their destiny. This is associated with an increase in depression and anxiety levels. Students thus feel powerless and become passive and adopt a defeatist attitude.

#2

Many people have false assumptions when it comes to success, such as the belief that children must be competitive all the time to achieve success, or that it is critical to be successful in school in order to succeed later in life.

#3

Parents should seek to help their children gain independence in thoughts and acts in order for them to succeed in education and life. Instead of pushing them to do things they dislike, parents should push to motivate them in things they enjoy doing.

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Chronic stress is detrimental to the brains of young people. Illnesses due to stress are frequent in every demographic, especially