The podcast discusses molding children's minds to question and evaluate, drawing inspiration from a Spartan leader's approach. Embracing the wisdom and insights children possess, highlighting their pure perspective on life without adult biases.
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Quick takeaways
Encourage kids to question and evaluate from a young age for critical thinking skills.
Learn from children's ability to find joy in simple moments and prioritize essence over external factors.
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Kids Can Understand Priorities Better
Children often grasp important life lessons faster than adults, as shown by Rich's son's response to unfair playing time in hockey. Despite Rich's frustration, his son maintains contentment in playing hockey, emphasizing the inherent joy in the sport regardless of circumstances. This highlights the purity and resilience of children's perspectives and serves as a reminder for parents to avoid burdening them with adult baggage.
Learning from the Innocence of Children
Rich's son's simple yet profound insight that 'it's still hockey' showcases the uncomplicated happiness and positivity that children naturally possess. Their ability to find joy in simple moments and prioritize the essence of an activity over external factors is a valuable lesson for adults to learn. Embracing children's innate wisdom can help adults cultivate a lighter, more appreciative outlook on life.
“Plutarch tells us the story of a Spartan leader: "As he reclined after his meal the Eiren would tell one boy to sing, while to another he would pose a question which called for a considered reply, like "Who among the men is best?' or 'What is your opinion of so-and -so's action?' Thereby boys grew accustomed to judging excellence and to making a critical appraisal of the citizens right from the start.”
Ryan discusses how you should mold your kids minds to question and review, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.
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