Philosophical
and Psychological Foundations of Education
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Not to put too fine a point on it, but much of the advice from the parenting experts is flapdoodle. ~ Steven Pinker, The Blank Slate (p. 384)
At the same time the parents must not set great store by their own clothes, nor admire themselves; for here, as everywhere, example if all-powerful, and either strengthens or destroys good precepts. ~ Immanuel Kant, Thoughts on Education
In either case genetics and neuroscience are showing that a heart of darkness cannot always be blamed on parents or society. ~ Steven Pinker, The Blank Slate, Chapter 3
One of the pedagogical tasks for parents is to make it clear to their children that parental participation in the decision-making process is not an intrusion but a duty, so long as the parents have no intention of deciding on behalf of their children. The participation of the parents is most opportune in helping the children analyze the possible consequences of the decision that is to be taken. ~ Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of Freedom
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