Do Explain with Christofer Lövgren #16 - Taking Children Seriously, with Sarah Fitz-Claridge
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Aug 24, 2020 AI Snips
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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.
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.
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.