Raising Girls in the 21st Century
Helping Our Girls to Grow Up Wise, Strong and Free
By Steve Biddulph | Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
About the book
Steve Biddulph’s Raising Boys was a global phenomenon. The first book in a generation to look at boys’ specific needs, parents loved its clarity and warm insights into their sons’ inner world. But today, things have changed. It’s girls that are in trouble.There has been a sudden and universal deterioration in girls’ mental health, starting in primary school and devastating the teen years.Raising Girls in the 21st CenturyRaising Girls in the 21st CenturyFeeling secure, becoming an explorer, getting along with others, finding her soul, and becoming a woman – at last, there is a clear map of girls’ minds that accepts no limitations, narrow roles or selling-out of your daughter’s potential or uniqueness.All the hazards are signposted – bullying, eating disorders, body image and depression, social media harms and helps – as are concrete and simple measures for both mums and dads to help prevent their daughters from becoming victims. Parenthood is restored to an exciting journey, not one worry after another, as it’s so often portrayed.Steve talks to the world’s leading voices on girls’ needs and makes their ideas clear and simple, adding his own humour and experience through stories that you will never forget. Even the illustrations, by Kimio Kubo, provide unique and moving glimpses into the inner lives of girls.Raising Girls in the 21st CenturyRaising Girls in the 21st Century
Editions of Raising Girls in the 21st Century
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780007455669
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780007520510
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780008339784
- EBook
- ISBN 9780007455676
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780008242725
Read an Excerpt
Steve Biddulph’s Raising Boys was a global phenomenon. The first book in a generation to look at boys’ specific needs, parents loved its clarity and warm insights into their sons’ inner world. But today, things have changed. It’s girls that are in trouble.There has been a sudden and universal deterioration in girls’ mental health, starting in primary school and devastating the teen years.Raising Girls in the 21st CenturyRaising Girls in the 21st CenturyFeeling secure, becoming an explorer, getting along with others, finding her soul, and becoming a woman – at last, there is a clear map of girls’ minds that accepts no limitations, narrow roles or selling-out of your daughter’s potential or uniqueness.All the hazards are signposted – bullying, eating disorders, body image and depression, social media harms and helps – as are concrete and simple measures for both mums and dads to help prevent their daughters from becoming victims. Parenthood is restored to an exciting journey, not one worry after another, as it’s so often portrayed.Steve talks to the world’s leading voices on girls’ needs and makes their ideas clear and simple, adding his own humour and experience through stories that you will never forget. Even the illustrations, by Kimio Kubo, provide unique and moving glimpses into the inner lives of girls.Raising Girls in the 21st CenturyRaising Girls in the 21st Century
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raising Girls in the 21st Century about?
Steve Biddulph’s Raising Boys was a global phenomenon. The first book in a generation to look at boys’ specific needs, parents loved its clarity and warm insights into their sons’ inner world. But today, things have changed. It’s girls that are in trouble.There has been a sudden and universal deterioration in girls’ mental health, starting in primary school and devastating the teen years.Raising Girls in the 21st CenturyRaising Girls in the 21st CenturyFeeling secure, becoming an explorer, getting along with others, finding her soul, and becoming a woman – at last, there is a clear map of girls’ minds that accepts no limitations, narrow roles or selling-out of your daughter’s potential or uniqueness.All the hazards are signposted – bullying, eating disorders, body image and depression, social media harms and helps – as are concrete and simple measures for both mums and dads to help prevent their daughters from becoming victims. Parenthood is restored to an exciting journey, not one worry after another, as it’s so often portrayed.Steve talks to the world’s leading voices on girls’ needs and makes their ideas clear and simple, adding his own humour and experience through stories that you will never forget. Even the illustrations, by Kimio Kubo, provide unique and moving glimpses into the inner lives of girls.Raising Girls in the 21st CenturyRaising Girls in the 21st Century
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Raising Girls in the 21st Century?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Relationships and families: advice, topics and issues
Where can I read a sample of Raising Girls in the 21st Century?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780007455669
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Raising Girls in the 21st Century?
Steve Biddulph
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Raising Girls in the 21st Century is available as paperback(ISBN 9780007455669) and paperback(ISBN 9780007520510) and paperback(ISBN 9780008339784) and ebook(ISBN 9780007455676) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780008242725)
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