Do Explain with Christofer Lövgren

#16 - Taking Children Seriously, with Sarah Fitz-Claridge

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Aug 24, 2020
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Taking Children Seriously

  • Taking Children Seriously views children as entitled to freedom and control over their lives, just like adults.
  • It emphasizes children's creativity and fallibility, recognizing their ability to learn and create knowledge.
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Coercion

  • Coercion isn't just physical force; it includes anything making a child feel compelled to act against their will.
  • Even subtle actions like a disappointed look can be coercive, creating internal conflict for a child.
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Bucket Theory vs. Creative Minds

  • The traditional "bucket theory of mind" sees children's minds as passive recipients of knowledge, neglecting their creativity.
  • This view justifies coercion and creates a twisted parent-child relationship focused on producing a "civilized" adult.
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