The Daily Dad

Protect This Impulse

Oct 14, 2020

02:34

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Discover the importance of fostering children's love for books and encouraging their curiosity through the story of photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson on today's episode of The Daily Dad.

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Encouraging children's intellectual curiosity and providing them with the freedom to explore their interests is essential for their development.

Parents and educators should prioritize nurturing self-driven learners and supporting their children's desire to read or explore subjects beyond their grade level, rather than crushing their initiative or deviating from conventional paths.

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Encouraging Intellectual Curiosity

Encouraging children's intellectual curiosity and providing them with the freedom to explore their interests is essential for their development. In the podcast episode, the story of Henry Cartier-Brenson is shared, highlighting the impact of a supportive conversation he had with a principal. Instead of punishing him for reading unrelated books, the principal encouraged Henry's reading habit, which ultimately allowed him to become one of the greatest photographers in history. The episode emphasizes the importance of not crushing children's initiative or deviating from conventional paths, but rather cheering them on and creating space for their interests.

Protecting and Nurturing Children's Intellectual Curiosity

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"We have to remember that our job as parents, as educators, is not to keep our kids in line. It’s not to crush their initiative because it’s disruptive or uncomfortable or difficult for us. We have to encourage them. We have to make space for our kids. If they want to read? By god, let them! If they want to skip ahead, or deviate from the conventional path? Cheer them on!"

Using the childhood experience of the French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, Ryan shows how important it is to foster our kids' love of books on today's Daily Dad Podcast.

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