The Daily Dad Show Them, Don’t Tell Them
May 3, 2024
This discussion dives into the importance of teaching kids to think independently. It highlights how guiding rather than instructing can foster critical thinking skills. An engaging anecdote illustrates the profound impact of demonstration over mere explanation, encouraging parents to inspire their children to draw their own conclusions.
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Christensen and Grove
- Clayton Christensen refused to give Andy Grove the 10-minute version of his theory.
- Instead, he insisted on a 30-minute lecture about a steel company disrupting the market.
Show, Don't Tell
- Christensen realized showing is more effective than telling, even for business leaders.
- He found that leading people through a model in a different industry helps them answer their own questions.
Guide Children's Thinking
- Give kids a chance to reach conclusions independently.
- Help them learn how to think, not just what to think, by gently guiding them.