Affection is a drug

Author: Albert Wunsch
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Author Albert Wunsch (Albertwunsch) is a renowned European educator and best-selling author. This book caused a sensation in Germany upon its publication, sparking a major debate in the field of education. The German Chancellor personally wrote to the author, expressing strong support. Since its publication in 1999, the book has been reprinted 10 times. Written by Albert Wunsch, a famous German sociologist of education and professor at three universities including Düsseldorf University, the book starts from the educational field where there is a clear phenomenon of spoiling. It provides numerous examples to illustrate the various manifestations of spoiling in different social relationships from both positive and negative perspectives. From psychological and pathological perspectives, it analyzes the causes and roots of spoiling and reveals its harms. The book proposes establishing a new educational model: schools and parents should encourage young people to bravely face life's challenges, persistently pursue life's goals, and cultivate individuality and the ability to survive independently. Additionally, the author offers suggestions for both the spoiling parties to moderate their affection and for the spoiled to gradually reduce their dependence on others, helping them escape the situation of being spoiled and become masters of their own lives.