{"product_id":"idle-parent","title":"Idle Parent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Idle Parent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is Tom Hodgkinson''s radical parenting remedy against stifled, mollycoddled children.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModern life is wrecking childhood. Why can''t we just leave our kids alone?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you''ve ever wondered why so many of today''s children are unhappy, spoilt, stressed and selfish, then the answers and the remedy are to be found in \u003ci\u003eThe Idle Parent\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTom Hodgkinson wants us to leave our kids be, to give them the space and time to grow into self-reliant, confident, inquisitive, happy and free people. Full of practical tips of what to do and (more importantly) what not to do, Tom will not only help your kids be happier, but also help you, their parents, live happier and more fulfilled lives.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Wise, practical, funny, personal, it will make you a much better parent''  Oliver James\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''An inspiring book, genuinely subversive. Time to put away \"silly adult things\" and embrace childhood in all its messy glory''  \u003ci\u003eLondon Lite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''A recipe for bright, happy people with need of neither television nor shrink. Who could ask for more?\u003ci\u003e''  Evening Standard\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''An original, thought-provoking book''  Toby Young, \u003ci\u003eMail on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTom Hodgkinson is the founder and editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Idler\u003c\/i\u003e and the author of\u003ci\u003e How to be Idle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHow to be Free\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Idle Parent \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBrave Old World\u003c\/i\u003e. In spring 2011 he founded The Idler Academy in London, a bookshop, coffeehouse and cultural centre which hosts literary events and offers courses in academic and practical subjects - from Latin to embroidery. Its motto is ''Liberty through Education''. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFind out more at www.idler.co.uk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57319993999742,"sku":"NW9780141030357","price":10.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780141030357.jpg?v=1778236145","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/idle-parent","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}