“Our education systems are shortchanging far too many teenagers. This book is brimming with insights on how to change that. It’s an engaging, evidence-based, and practical read about how to develop a generation of lifelong learners.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingA powerful toolkit for parents of both checked-out and stressed-out teens that shows exactly what to do (and stop doing) to support their academic and emotional flourishing.   Adolescents are hardwired to explore and grow, and learning is mainly how they do this. But a shocking majority of teens are disengaged from school, simultaneously bored and overwhelmed. This is feeding an alarming teen mental health crisis. As kids get older and more independent, parents often feel powerless to help. But fear not, there are evidence-backed strategies...
本书的目标读者是所有关心青少年学习和成长的家长、教育工作者和社区成员。无论您的孩子是已经对学习失去兴趣，还是正面临学业压力，本书都将为您提供实用的工具和策略，帮助他们重新燃起学习热情，并培养终身学习的能力。本书也适合对青少年心理健康、教育创新和家庭教育感兴趣的读者。
本书创作于一个青少年心理健康危机日益严重的时代背景下。全球学生评估项目（PISA）的测试结果显示，许多国家的学生在阅读和科学方面的成绩开始下降，这引发了人们对教育系统有效性的担忧。此外，技术的发展，特别是智能手机的普及，也被认为是导致青少年注意力分散和学习动力下降的原因之一。本书旨在解决这些问题，并为家长提供应对这些挑战的实用方法。
