The cornerstone of American society, parenting has been lauded as the most important job in the world and criticized as the root cause of society's ills. Yet no job is harder or more unsung. The role of American parents to raise productive members of society is more demanding than ever before.
Lawrence Balter is a professional writer, lecturer, and professor of applied psychology at New York University, New York, NY. He is a nationally known expert in child development, parenting, and child rearing.
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