We’ve talked about peer orientation in this blog post, now let’s talk about where the concept originated.
In Hold On To Your Kids, authors Dr. Gordon Neufield and Dr. Gabor Maté address one of the most disturbing trends cropping up amongst our children today – peers replacing parents in the lives of their children.
Dr. Neufield had accumulated more than 40 years as a clinical psychologist before he retired. He founded the Neufield Institute, an online educational institute where you can find his courses and speeches on childhood development. He has dedicated his life to equipping parents with the knowledge they need to help their children flourish.
Dr. Maté is a Canadian physician. He has a background in family practice and is sought after for his expertise in childhood development. Hear what Dr. Maté has to say about the peer orientation phenomenon in this video.
These Men joined forces to write one of the most influential books on childhood development that carries some of the most convincing evidence to homeschool. They address how today’s culture of social media and video game addictions are amplifying the influence of peers in children’s lives. The book was awarded the “National Parenting Publications Gold Award.”
Brett Pike is the Author of the Cubs to Bears book series.
He is also the creator of Classical Learner’s Homeschools Connected community & curriculum – bringing together thousands of like minded people and providing them the resources to give their kids an education worthy of freedom. You can learn more about Homeschools Connected here.