Benign Neglect

An anthropologist looks at contemporary parenting.

David F Lancy Ph.D.

The Emergence of the iGen

Why are youth unhappy? Don't blame the internet.

Is the U.S. Like a Third World Nation?

it comes down to a choice between groceries and medicine.

Killing Lions and Wooing Hearts

Why do adolescent males engage in risky behavior and what can be done about it?

Adoption and the Circulation of Children

Conflicting views on the meaning of adoption.