Raising Boys: Another side of gender equality
ParentData with Emily Oster
Balancing intervention and failure: Addressing Immediate vs. Long-term effect
The insight highlights the importance of allowing children to experience low-stakes failures in immediate, less significant tasks like remembering lunch or soccer cleats, in order to prompt them to find strategies to prevent forgetfulness. This approach helps them build the necessary skills to handle tasks with long-term significance, such as homework, which they may not prioritize remembering. By creating opportunities for children to face and overcome immediate challenges, parents can encourage the development of essential skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
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