The Times Tech Podcast Esther Wojcicki: “Kids do what you do, not what you say”
Apr 27, 2019
Esther Wojcicki, educator and mother of Susan Wojcicki and Anne Wojcicki, discusses the crisis in parenting, using TRICK, journalism as a teaching tool, the importance of trust, dealing with smartphones, and making herself obsolete. She also talks about student suicides in Palo Alto, the impact of divorce, teaching purpose, and giving kids more agency.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Personal Background, Tragedy, and Questioning Authority
01:49 • 4min
The Key Components of Teaching, Parenting, and Relationships
05:49 • 3min
Teaching Beginning Journalism and Empowering Students
08:20 • 3min
Leading by Example and Teaching Money Values
11:23 • 5min
Parenting Styles and Empowering Children
16:12 • 14min
Impact of Wealth and Affluence on Children in Silicon Valley
30:03 • 18min
Interactions with billionaires and discussing global moonshots
47:49 • 3min