Parenting and family stuff
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Parenting and family stuff
Giving kids the agency to follow their own curiosity seems right for a lot of obvious reasons: it will make them happier, intrinsic motivation will fuel them to learn more, it keeps the youthful flame burning instead of extinguishing it with routine...But it’s also important for a less obvious reason, one that will be even more important as things... See more
Packy McCormick • How Do I Teach These Kids?!
“Children are not our projects. They are to share life with.”
-from On Being interview with Sara Hendren
One of the things that happens as boys are growing up is they learn about a very restrictive version of masculinity, a list of things that you’re not allowed to do or say. Particularly around emotions: You’re allowed to be angry, and you might be able to cry if something’s really bad — like a sports team you’re on loses a really important game, or... See more
Keren Landman • How to talk to boys so they grow into better men
Dont force your kid to blindly adhere to your rules, if they learn to blindly follow you they will not be able to make rational decisions for themselves. I always said "my rules are law, unless you can tell me reasonably why you have a better idea" this gets kids thinking about their situation, and not just acting out against you. Shows them that
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Elaine Mazlishamazon.com
Adele Faber, 96, Who Helped Change How Parents Talk to Children, Dies
nytimes.com