Sarah Fitz-Claridge

This was a very fun conversation with Sarah on the manner in which children are generically raised and why that is not helpful, the importance of Taking Children Seriously and raising a child without coercion, fallibilism, the growth of knowledge, problem-solving, her inspiration for founding Taking Children Seriously and much more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.arjunkhemani.com

Join Sarah Fitz-Claridge, a writer and advocate for child autonomy, as she dives into her transformative educational philosophy, "Taking Children Seriously." She passionately argues for respecting children's creativity and autonomy in education. Discussion topics include the detrimental effects of coercive parenting, the need for a flexible approach to learning, and the importance of unstructured play for fostering genuine curiosity. Sarah also critiques traditional systems that inhibit critical thinking and highlights historical shifts toward recognizing children's rights.