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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Our perspective on children and schooling has evolved greatly throughout history.
Chapter 3: Kids’ enthusiasm should arise from their own drive, not from rewards.
Chapter 4: Education should focus on guiding children to make their own choices.
Chapter 5: The proper kind of praise motivates your child.
Chapter 6: Household tasks grant kids an early sense of purpose.
Chapter 7: Regular, unstructured time with peers helps children develop well.
Chapter 8: Grades may constrain kids, while those who set goals themselves develop a strong sense of purpose.
Description
In The Gift of Failure (2015), Lahey offers compelling reasons for caregivers to relinquish control over their children and let them fail. By taking this approach, Lahey argues, it will give children an important opportunity to learn about their values and skills, while strengthening their confidence, autonomy and sense of responsibility.
Who Should Listen
- Parents and caregivers
- Teachers
- Anyone working with children