Why Johnny Can't Tell Right from Wrong: And What We Can Do About It

by William Kilpatrick

Overview

In Why Johnny Can't Tell Right from Wrong: And What We Can Do About It, Kilpatrick shows how we can correct this problem by providing our youngsters with the stories, models, and inspirations they need in order to lead good lives.

Kilpatrick shows how we can correct this problem by providing our youngsters with the stories, models, and inspirations they need in order to lead good lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780671870737
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster
Publication date:	09/01/1993
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	415,713
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

William Kilpatrick taught education at Boston College, is the author of multiple books, including Why Johnny Can't Tell Right from Wrong, and is a frequent lecturer to university and parent audiences.

Editorial Reviews

This often unconvincing jeremiad calls for a return to a traditional model of teaching morality, one based on content rather than decision-making. (Sept.)

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