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The book critiques the low standards children face in various societal contexts, challenging prevalent misconceptions about child-rearing, including the focus on self-esteem and "child-centered" learning. It argues that these indulgent practices dilute education and guidance, ultimately harming youth. By highlighting the negative impact of a self-centered ethic, it advocates for providing children with challenges and a sense of purpose to ensure their growth and success in life, sparking a national conversation on these critical issues.
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Greater Expectations, William Damon
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- Released
- 1996
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- Title
- Greater Expectations
- Subtitle
- Nuturing Children's Natural Moral Growth
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Damon
- Publisher
- Free Press
- Released
- 1996
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 300
- ISBN13
- 9780684825052
- Category
- Pedagogy
- Description
- The book critiques the low standards children face in various societal contexts, challenging prevalent misconceptions about child-rearing, including the focus on self-esteem and "child-centered" learning. It argues that these indulgent practices dilute education and guidance, ultimately harming youth. By highlighting the negative impact of a self-centered ethic, it advocates for providing children with challenges and a sense of purpose to ensure their growth and success in life, sparking a national conversation on these critical issues.