An Ongoing Odyssey of Discovery
We had a great conversation on Instagram (go here and scroll through the screenshots) about how to inspire your kids to learn when they don’t want to do the work you assign. I’ve written books that are dedicated to this subject!
What is the underlying principle that guides my work?
Taking children seriously.
Believing them when they tell us they are bored or disinterested or hate something. Understanding what motivates a child from a child’s perspective not the adult’s reasoning.
When we shift how we see our children and we shift how we understand learning, all kinds of ideas for teaching emerge. It’s difficult when the system is against you.
You have all the hours in the day when they are not in a system to experiment and see your children for who they really are. Stay curious. You don’t completely know them yet.
It’s an ongoing odyssey of discovery to raise a child and to believe what they say to you.
This post is originally from Instagram and @juliebravewriter is my account there so come follow along for more conversations like this one!
