The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives

By William Stixrud, Ned Johnson

Categories: Parenting & Relationships

The Self-Driven Child is a parenting book by neuropsychologist William Stixrud and tutor Ned Johnson. Drawing on brain science and decades of work with children, the authors argue that much of the stress, anxiety and lack of motivation seen in kids comes from feeling that they have little control over their lives. They show parents how to act as consultants rather than bosses, give children more say over decisions, and help them build the inner drive to manage their own lives.

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• David Heinemeier Hansson: “It's a great book with tons of practical examples for parents on how to learn to let go”