
Office Hour’s Best of Parenting
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
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Nurture Creativity Through Stillness
Every action should stem from a deep intention, especially regarding children's development. To foster creativity and inner exploration, it is vital to reduce structured activities, allowing children to play and dream freely. Over-scheduling robs children of their ability to be still and imaginative, leading to disengagement by adolescence. A lack of downtime restricts their initiative and self-discovery, as they are directed by external forces instead of allowed to find their own path. The prevalent model of success promotes a narrow view, resulting in children feeling apathetic rather than engaged, as they are confined to a prescriptive lifestyle that limits their potential.
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