{"product_id":"the-coping-deficit-jennifer-topping-9798218874759","title":"The Coping Deficit: How Overprotection Broke Resilience","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Coping Deficit: How Overprotection Broke Resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e examines how modern parenting trends-driven by safety culture, emotional shielding, and well-intentioned protection-have unintentionally weakened children's ability to cope with everyday challenges. Drawing on real-world observations and cultural patterns rather than clinical theory, author Jennifer Topping explores how removing discomfort, failure, and responsibility from childhood interferes with emotional development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book outlines how overprotection affects confidence, independence, and resilience, often leading to increased anxiety, avoidance, and fragility in adolescence and young adulthood. Through practical insights and relatable examples, Topping encourages parents to reconsider common parenting assumptions and to allow children space to experience frustration, problem-solving, and accountability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for a general adult audience, The Coping Deficit offers a thoughtful, non-clinical perspective on raising capable, resilient children prepared for real-world demands rather than a risk-free version of life. The book is intended for parents, caregivers, and readers interested in child development, resilience, and contemporary cultural influences on family dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Topping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218874759\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Topping Literary Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 54\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.13d","brand":"Jennifer Topping","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743049527551,"sku":"9798218874759","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_927eb183-c6a5-45dc-b579-fbf634350374.jpg?v=1782449443","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-coping-deficit-jennifer-topping-9798218874759","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}