Under pressure
Carl Honoré
2008
Carl Honoré's "Under Pressure" examines the intensifying anxieties and competitive pressures parents face in raising children today, exploring how this "hurried childhood" can negatively impact both children and families. Honoré advocates for a more relaxed and slower approach to parenting, encouraging parents to resist societal trends that push for constant achievement and overscheduling. The book offers practical strategies for reclaiming childhood and fostering genuine connection within the family, emphasizing the importance of play, downtime, and allowing children space to be children.