overcoming the culture of indulgence in our homes and schools
Damon, William
1996
Traces the source of the youth crisis in America to the manner in which children are being reared and to the lowering of accepted standards for young people's skills and behavior, and offers a program to combat the trend by reintroducing intellectual rigor in education and building upon children's native moral virtues.
Explains the little and big meanings of things parents tell their children, such as "Eat your vegetables," " Look both ways before you cross the street," and "Don't talk with your mouth full.".
a tale of teamwork and toast, and hardly any foot-dragging
Kaye, Stacey R
2008
Maya is too tired to get ready for school, so her father offers her a series of fun choices for getting ready, with the promise of playing a special game in the evening.