Bøker av Darcia Narvaez

"A resource that reconnects us to lessons from the animal world and shows us how to restore wellness in our families, communities, and lives by exploring different animals' parenting models"--

When the life course follows evolutionary systems, then prosocial, open-hearted capacities develop but when the life course goes against evolutionary systems it should not be a surprise that self-focused values and behaviors develop such as violent tribalism, self aggrandizement and a binary orientation to others (dominance or submission).

This book analyses the cultural, neurobiological and psychological aspects of early childhood and their impact on later morality and decision-making.

Following an introductory historical chapter, this work analyzes topics including: accelerated Christian education, bullying, caring, character development, cheating, civic education, commitment, counseling, democratic schools, discipline, drug and alcohol education, honesty, justice, moral agency, peer influence, and positive psychology.