Running on Empty Transcending the Economic Culture's Seduction of Our Youth |
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Author:
| Nelson, James W. |
Series title: | Running on Empty Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-62095-708-0 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2012 |
Publisher: | BookBaby
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $9.99 |
Book Description:
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Contemporary times have seen a growing malaise affecting our youth: Gang membership has grown 40% in 3 years, suicide is up 89% in 12-14 year-old children in the last two decades, anti-depressant use in children is up over 400%, and 40% of all children are born outside of marriage. Bullying, cutting, anorexia, and antisocial personality disorders are all on the rise. Running on Empty--Transcending the Economic Culture's Seduction of Our Youth presents a powerful case for the cause...
More DescriptionContemporary times have seen a growing malaise affecting our youth: Gang membership has grown 40% in 3 years, suicide is up 89% in 12-14 year-old children in the last two decades, anti-depressant use in children is up over 400%, and 40% of all children are born outside of marriage. Bullying, cutting, anorexia, and antisocial personality disorders are all on the rise. Running on Empty--Transcending the Economic Culture's Seduction of Our Youth presents a powerful case for the cause behind these destructive trends, and offers a hopeful and unique paradigm to help youth transcend their deepening pain. Through blending ancient wisdom with contemporary psychological and educational insights, this book offers a comprehensive path for transformation that can end youth's suffering and reverse the downward -spiraling trends.