Ryan Holiday, author of 'The Boy Who Will Be King,' discusses the power of exposing children to meaningful stories that inspire and instruct. He introduces his latest book, featuring the story of Marcus Aurelius, emphasizing the importance of curated storytelling for kids.
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Carefully select stories for children that inspire and instruct with timeless wisdom.
Utilize powerful narratives like Marcus Aurelius's journey to instill important values in children.
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Importance of Storytelling for Children
Storytelling serves as a tool to entertain children while also teaching valuable lessons. Plutarch, an ancient thinker, emphasized the need for parents and teachers to carefully select stories that fill children's minds with wisdom rather than foolishness. It is crucial to curate stories that inspire and instruct, shaping children's minds with timeless principles.
Educational Story of Marcus Aurelius
The story of Marcus Aurelius, a boy who becomes Emperor and rises to greatness from ordinary beginnings, is a powerful example for children. This narrative highlights the potential for individuals to excel and grow into their roles. By sharing stories like Marcus Aurelius's journey, parents can instill important lessons and values in their children.
“You want to put them to sleep, so you read them the first book off the shelf. You’re on the couch with your daughter, so you watch whatever movie is on TV. You want the kids to relax in the car, so you put something on the iPad.”
Ryan explains why the stories that you expose your children to should inspire and instruct them, and launches his newest book The Boy Who Will Be King, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.
The Boy Who Would Be Kingis out today, written by Ryan Holiday in the depths of the pandemic (not unlike the one Marcus ruled through), this new beautifully crafted book is available now. Go to dailystoic.com/king to order now and you’ll automatically get the free audiobook.
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