Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids: Why Being a Great Parent Is Less Work and More Fun Than You Think
| AUTHOR | Caplan, Bryan |
| PUBLISHER | Basic Books (05/08/2012) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
We've needlessly turned parenting into an unpleasant chore. Parents invest more time and money in their kids than ever, but the shocking lesson of twin and adoption research is that upbringing is much less important than genetics in the long run. These revelations have surprising implications for how we parent and how we spend time with our kids. The big lesson: Mold your kids less and enjoy your life more. Your kids will still turn out fine. Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids is a book of practical big ideas. How can parents be happier? What can they change -- and what do they need to just accept? Which of their worries can parents safely forget? Above all, what is the right number of kids for you to have? You'll never see kids or parenthood the same way again.
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ISBN-13:
9780465028610
ISBN-10:
0465028616
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
240
Carton Quantity:
28
Product Dimensions:
5.70 x 0.70 x 8.90 inches
Weight:
0.70 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product - Canadian,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Family & Relationships | Parenting - General
Family & Relationships | Sociology - Marriage & Family
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
306.874
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We've needlessly turned parenting into an unpleasant chore. Parents invest more time and money in their kids than ever, but the shocking lesson of twin and adoption research is that upbringing is much less important than genetics in the long run. These revelations have surprising implications for how we parent and how we spend time with our kids. The big lesson: Mold your kids less and enjoy your life more. Your kids will still turn out fine. Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids is a book of practical big ideas. How can parents be happier? What can they change -- and what do they need to just accept? Which of their worries can parents safely forget? Above all, what is the right number of kids for you to have? You'll never see kids or parenthood the same way again.
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Author:
Caplan, Bryan
Bryan Caplan is associate professor of economics at George Mason University. He is the coeditor of the Weblog "EconLog."
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