If you feel like you’re working harder than your kid is, read this. Jessica Lahey makes a bulletproof case that our obsession with short-term success—the high grade, the clean jersey, the perfect application—is actually sabotaging our kids' long-term competence.

It’s a foundational text for anyone trying to be an intentional parent. It’s not about being 'hands-off' or lazy; it’s about having the discipline to let your kid experience the natural consequences of their choices while they’re still under your roof. It’s the antidote to the anxiety-driven parenting that dominates the current culture.