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 Marybeth Hicks Berkley Trade Pbk. Ed edition From A Press Release Book Description What does it mean to be a GEEK*? Author Marybeth Hicks redefines what's cool for families and describes exactly what it takes to parent Genuine, Enthusiastic, Empowered Kids*. Hicks' GEEKS aren't the stereotypical nerds of days gone by. No horn-rimmed glasses, pocket protectors, short pants or body odor. Geeks aren't "loners" or "losers;" they're well-behaved kids who generally enjoy solid friendships and active social lives. From a cool culture perspective, GEEKS are definitely not "cool." This is a direct result of parenting decisions that promote what Hicks calls the "GEEK lifestyle:" a family system in which innocence is protected, media is limited, pop culture is regulated, relationships are fostered, and spirituality is encouraged. GEEKS focus on doing what it takes to create a successful life. In her innovative and accessible book, Washington Times family columnist Marybeth Hicks advises parents to teach kids to resist the influences of popular culture and the social pressure to conform to the expectations and behaviors of the "cool" crowd. Filled with common sense, humor and insight, Bringing up Geeks is launching a child-rearing movement that promotes innocence over exploitation, substance over style, and genuine self-esteem over superficial acceptance. Bringing up Geeks is the parenting book America that proves it takes a cool parent to raise a geek. About the Author: Marybeth Hicks is the weekly family columnist for The Washington Times and is a frequent speaker on parenting in today’s culture. Her first book was The Perfect World Inside My Minivan: One Mom’s Journey Through the Streets of Suburbia. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and four children. Buy: Bringing Up Geeks: How to Protect Your Kid's Childhood in a Grow-Up-Too-Fast World Return to the Dr. Laura Reading Corner |
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