The Gardener and the Carpenter What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children

by Alison Gopnik

2017

In a world obsessed with optimizing childhood, this book offers a radical rethinking of what it means to raise a child. Drawing on cutting-edge developmental science, the author argues that instead of meticulously shaping our children, we should embrace their natural curiosity and unpredictability. It's a call for a more relaxed, evidence-based approach to parenting, celebrating the messy, emergent nature of human growth and the profound, often surprising, bond between parent and child.

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Child Psychology