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Teach Them to See the Big Picture

Jun 5, 2020

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This podcast episode explores the changing news environment and the importance of teaching children to gain perspective and understand context. Fathers are encouraged to adapt their habits and use various activities and resources to help their children see the bigger picture.

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Being informed now means having perspective and the ability to see the big picture, understanding history and context.

Teaching children to see the big picture helps them gain perspective and wisdom.

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Teach them to see the big picture

In the past, being informed meant having access to information, such as reading the newspaper or watching the nightly news. However, the news environment has changed with constant news updates, internet news, podcasts, and social media. As a father today, it is important to adapt and teach children differently. Being informed now means having perspective and the ability to see the big picture, understanding history and context. Hugh Jackman sets a great example by seeking a wider view of life and news instead of getting caught up in breaking news. He recommends engaging in activities like exploring the Ken Burns catalog, visiting national parks, or listening to history podcasts. Teaching children to see the big picture helps them gain perspective and wisdom.

Teach Them to See the Big Picture

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"Most of us are old enough to remember coming down to find our father at the breakfast table reading the newspaper. It was simply part of the routine, as it had been for generations, of the informed citizen. You read the news. Maybe you also remember them listening to talk radio in the car, or tuning into the nightly news on TV.

While this was certainly admirable, the reality is that the news environment has changed."

Hear some suggestions on how to consume media, alone or with your family, today on Daily Dad Podcast.

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