The chapter explores the analogy of parents being gardeners rather than carpenters, focusing on love and care over rigid rules in parenting. It also discusses the shift towards allowing children to learn through observation and natural experiences, emphasizing the importance of a more relaxed and integrative parenting style.
Alison Gopnik is a developmental psychologist who studies childrens' brains. She talks with Maya about how kids' exploratory approach to problem-solving can show us how to better tap into our creative potential.
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