Book · 2018 · Education
The Self-driven Child
The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
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There's a great book called um self-driven child that alpha parents read that you have basically six years right or seven years in middle and high school.
The best things said about it
How to raise kids who aren't The Anxious Generation, The Self-driven Child, and even throwbacks like Battle Him of the Tiger Mother.
Saagar Enjeti Breaking Points · Apr 2025 Where and when it comes up
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Why people recommend it
The Self-driven Child by William R. Stixrud and Ned Johnson is a parenting guide focused on fostering independence, resilience, and motivation in children and adolescents, particularly during their middle and high school years. On an episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Joe Liemandt recommended the book as a great read that parents read to help guide critical decisions during middle and high school. Liemandt also discussed the book on My First Million, explaining that the text is kept away from kindergarten parents because it emphasizes independence, a topic better suited for older children navigating the transition into middle school. Additionally, on Breaking Points, Saagar Enjeti listed the book among other prominent titles read by parents navigating the challenges of raising kids and managing anxiety in modern youth. Across these platforms, the book is cited as a valuable blueprint for encouraging self-reliance and lowering stress for both parents and students as they move through demanding educational systems and developmental milestones.
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Joe Liemandt there's a great book called um self-driven child that alpha parents read that you have basically six years… 2
“there's a great book called um self-driven child that alpha parents read that you have basically six years right or seven years in middle and high school”
“There's another book, Self-Driven Child, that we do not allow kindergarten moms to read because it talks about your kid being independent and a kindergarten is the last thing you want to worry about. But once you get to middle school, that's where kids you have to, you know, they're moving independence. Uh, and so those are the two books”
Saagar Enjeti How to raise kids who aren't The Anxious Generation, The Self-driven Child, and even throwbacks like Battle… 1
“How to raise kids who aren't The Anxious Generation, The Self-driven Child, and even throwbacks like Battle Him of the Tiger Mother.”
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“Finally, for fun and letting my mind wander, I read a bunch of different books that won't apply for many years. You may find them useful if you're at this age. How to raise kids who aren't The Anxious Generation, The Self-driven Child, and even throwbacks like Battle Him of the Tiger Mother.”