A review by cayleeconnelly
Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Gabor Maté, Gordon Neufeld

informative medium-paced

4.5

Listened to this on via audiobook. This book touches on the the connection based relationships of our children and whether their emphasis is on peer-orientation or parent/adult-orientation. The draw is to keep the honor and respect of our children by being intentional when it comes to connection and love, which will in turn help our children to feel loved, valued, and confident in their sense of self and individuality. If they are unable to have such a connection relationship with their parents, kids will seek the comfort and affirmation or acceptance from their peers, potentially losing their individuality and confidence in sense of self in the process. 

As a connection based parent myself, I found the psychology behind this interesting. 4ish stars because I don’t agree with everything in the book but felt it was worth the read/listen. Especially if you are considering homeschooling. This perspective may convince or validate that desire for you.