Summary of Jennifer Breheny Wallace's Never Enough
Author | : Milkyway Media |
Publisher | : Milkyway Media |
Total Pages | : 26 |
Release | : 2024-01-22 |
ISBN-10 | : |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Buy now to get the main key ideas from Jennifer Breheny Wallace's Never Enough In Never Enough (2023), journalist and mom Jennifer Breheny Wallace examines the detrimental effects of high-pressure academic environments on children. Based on original research, including a national survey and interviews, Wallace advocates for changes in parenting, education, and community practices to foster environments where children can thrive authentically. Our consumer culture views children as investments and equates a child’s value with performance. Wallace calls for a shift in mindset to prioritize children’s well-being, stressing that kids need to feel valued for their inherent worth rather than just their accomplishments.