Nurturing Genius Through Education

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A child who showed early interest in mathematics was homeschooled by his parents who had the background in teaching mathematics. The success of the child in becoming a remarkable mathematician is attributed to a combination of genetic factors and dedicated parental guidance. Despite the intense educational approach, the individual has a fulfilling personal life. The narrative highlights the significant influence parents have in nurturing talent and shaping the future of their children, even more impactful than the effort required to get them into prestigious academic institutions.

Does parenting make you a better person? Can it improve your life? Neuroscientist Erik Hoel makes the self-interested case for parenting arguing that it makes you less jaded and more heartbroken (in a good way) for how you experience the world. Listen as new father Hoel speaks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the universal and particular truths surrounding parenting, and why the perception presented by the media is often at odds with our own experience. Topics include different parenting styles and their effects, how parents shape children's personalities and preferences, and the famous children's books that both men love and hate. The conversation closes with a discussion of the reliability of recent studies condemning homeschooling.