PA Forum: How to Raise an Adult

“Across a decade as Stanford University’s Dean of Freshmen, LythcottHaims noticed a startling rise in parental involvement in students’ lives. Every year, more parents were exerting control over students’ academic work, extracurriculars, and career choices, often taking matters into their own hands rather than risk their child’s failure or disappointment. Meanwhile, Lythcott-Haims encountered increasing numbers of students who, as a result of hyper-attentive parenting, lacked a strong sense of self and were poorly equipped to handle the demands of adult life. Alarmed—for the students, for their parents, and for society at large—she decided to fight back, with this book.” Please feel free to read the book prior to the discussion for greatest enjoyment and understanding!Discussion led by: Head of Upper School Laura Ross & Head of Middle School Susan Palmer