{"product_id":"selfish-reasons-to-have-more-kids-why-being-a-great-parent-is-less-work-and-more-fun-than-you-think-9780465028610","title":"Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids: Why Being a Great Parent Is Less Work and More Fun Than You Think","description":"In \"Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids,\" contrarian economist Bryan Caplan argues that we ve needlessly turned parenting into an unpleasant chore, and don t know the real plusses and minuses of having kids. Parents today spend more time investing in their kids than ever, but twin and adoption research shows that upbringing is much less important than we imagine, especially in the long-run. Kids aren t like clay that parents mold for life; they re more like flexible plastic that pops back to its original shape once you relax your grip. These revelations are wonderful news for anyone with kids. Being a great parent is less work and more fun than you thinkso instead of struggling to change your children, you can safely relax and enjoy your journey together. Raise your children in the way that feels right for you; they ll still probably turn out just fine. Indeed, as Caplan strikingly argues, modern parents should have \"more\" kids. Parents who endure needless toil and sacrifice are overcharging themselves for every child. Once you escape the drudgery and worry that other parents take for granted, bringing another child into the world becomes a much better deal. You might want to stock up.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-5003407\"\u003eBryan Caplan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Basic Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/08\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.70w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780465028610\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0465028616\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FAM\"\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FAM034000\"\u003eParenting | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SOC\"\u003eSocial Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SOC026010\"\u003eSociology | Marriage \u0026amp; Family\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBryan Caplan\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University and an adjunct scholar of the Cato Institute. Caplan is also blogger and editor for EconLog, one of the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e's Top 25 Economics Blogs. His first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Myth of the Rational Voter\u003c\/i\u003e was named \"the best political book of the year\" by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and made the \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e list of the Best Books of 2007. In addition, he has written articles for a variety of publications including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Oakton, Virginia, with his wife and their three children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Basic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43893624635531,"sku":"9780465028610","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_0b6238eb-3015-492a-a6bc-562e099de007.jpg?v=1756138302","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/selfish-reasons-to-have-more-kids-why-being-a-great-parent-is-less-work-and-more-fun-than-you-think-9780465028610","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}