Alison Gopnik
The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784704537
- author:
- Alison Gopnik
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage (24 Aug. 2017)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Family & Relationships, Parenting,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Caring deeply about our children is a fundamental part of what makes us human. However, the concept of parenting has evolved significantly over the past thirty years, transforming childcare into a highly controlled and goal-oriented process. In this book, Alison Gopnik argues that this approach is misguided, as it neglects the natural variability and flexibility of childhood. Children are designed to be messy and unpredictable, playful and imaginative, and to be unique individuals. Rather than trying to shape them into a particular mold, parents can create a secure and loving environment that allows children to learn and thrive. By doing so, they can help their children develop into capable, creative, and resilient individuals. Gopnik, a pioneering developmental psychologist and philosopher, presents a compelling case for a more nuanced approach to parenting. She draws on her own research and the latest scientific understanding of child development to challenge the conventional wisdom on parenting.
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