The Extinction of Responsibility and Character

Author:   Brett J. Novick
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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9781475875386


Pages:   144
Publication Date:   22 January 2026
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Brett J. Novick
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.60cm
Weight:   0.220kg
ISBN:  

9781475875386


ISBN 10:   147587538
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   22 January 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Chapter 1: Responsibility - A History of Parenting and How We Got Here Chapter 2: Why Is Responsibility Becoming an Endangered Species? Chapter 3: Responsibility Around the World Chapter 4: What Happens When Children Do Not Have Responsibility? Chapter 5: What Can We Do as Parents to Grow Children’s Responsibility? Chapter 6: A Responsible School–Public Education in Schools Chapter 7: Too Easily Deterred - Resiliency, Self- Discipline and Children Chapter 8: What Becomes of a Generation Without the Ability for Responsibility or Accountability? Conclusion About the Author

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Dr. Novick has written a book urgently needed for our times. With clarity and compassion, he exposes how we are failing today’s children and offers a clear, hopeful path to raising confident, independent, and resilient young people. This is a powerful antidote to the rising tide of anxiety and depression facing the next generation. -- Dr. Douglas Behan, LCSW, DSW * associate professor, director of community education, Rutgers University * A common thread in education lately is the lack of accepted responsibility on the part of schools, parents, and students alike. There seems to be a 'safety net' for all today as we as a society tend to not let our children fail. Dr. Novick eloquently and systematically concludes this and details how we can all do better by our children by allowing them to fail and thus succeed. With great success usually comes great responsibility; and consistent responsibility and taking ownership can build character. Dr. Novick discusses this in his new book. An underlying theme that Dr. Novick seems to always intertwine in his research is that of building connections between students and teachers; and the best connections in life trust each other and hold each other accountable. -- Dr. Thomas G. Farrell, MBA, EdD * (NJASA) Regional Superintendent of the Year 2025 * The comprehensive nature of this book, coupled with its blend of intellectual rigor and practical guidance, makes it an indispensable resource for parents, educators, policy advocates, and anyone concerned with the well-being and sustainability of future generations. This book is a scholarly yet accessible roadmap toward reinvigorating the foundational values that underpin a thriving and accountable society. I wholeheartedly recommend it as a must-read for those committed to making a meaningful impact in shaping responsible and capable individuals. -- Dr. Chris Stout * psychologist, professor emeritus, Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Illinois *


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Brett J. Novick, MS, EdD, is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified School Social Worker with over twenty-five years experience. He has worked as an adjunct in the subject areas for Rutgers University, Rutgers Health System, Stockton Universities, and many mental health organizations throughout the country.

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