'NurtureShock' co-author questions popular parenting

Parents who praise their children too much may be short-circuiting kids' ability to motivate themselves later in life, according to author Po Bronson. Praise is just one of the parenting techniques debunked in his new book.

Guests

• Po Bronson: Co-author with Ashley Merryman of "NutureShock: New Thinking About Children." He's also the author of "What Should I Do With My Life."

Resources

• Po Bronson's blog
• Po Bronson's articles for New York Magazine