A discussion on the importance of having books in your house despite the convenience of iPads, emphasizing the need for a diverse collection of books. A reminder from Horace Mann about the significance of surrounding children with books. Reading is considered as part of the job of parenting.
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Quick takeaways
Reading is essential for children's development and should be prioritized over technology.
Empathy towards children's challenges and struggles is crucial for effective parenting.
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Challenges of Being a Kid
Being a kid is challenging due to the pressures of fitting in, standing out, and dealing with modern stresses like technology and political polarization. Each child is unique, facing difficulties that may not always be apparent to parents. Empathy and understanding the struggles kids face are crucial in supporting them.
Parenting and Empathy
Parents need to empathize with the challenges their children face and acknowledge that being a kid has never been easy. While parents cannot make the world perfect for their kids, they can show appreciation for their children's experiences and try to be a source of support, just as they wished for when they were young.
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Understanding and Empathizing with Children's Challenges
Look, we get it: the iPad is a magical device. It can quiet even the craziest kid. It can take them into a world of learning and exploration that is literally miraculous. Best of all, most of this content is free!
Books on the other hand are not free and they take up so much space. Lugging them around can be a pain. You’re a grown-ass person. Do you really have to read about why dragons love tacos again? Or what Frodo is going to do with that stupid ring? And read it with the excited tone of a voice-over actor?
Yes. The answer is yes. Your house and your life must be filled with books. Good ones. Silly ones. Annoying ones. Used ones. New ones. Reading is part of the job. “A house without books is like a room without windows,” Horace Mann once said. “No man has a right to bring up his children without surrounding them with books, if he has the means to buy them.”