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Ten Myths about Raising Moral
Children in a Complex World
- My bright, articulate child can
distinguish between what she wants and what she needs.
- It is respectful and appropriate
to continue all discussions with my child until she understands
my rationale for what I want her to do...or not to do.
- If they just try hard enough,
and receive enough parental support, every child can become
a neurosurgeon…or head a profitable Internet startup.
- Just like their bodies, children
brains are maturing faster than they used to and are readier
to learn advanced math at earlier ages!
- Letting my eight year-old watch
a PG-13 or R-rated movie won't hurt him-- the parts he doesn't
understand will go right over his head.
- In our competitive world, it's
important to give each child an edge by scheduling enrichment
activities, lessons and tutors. It's less important to let my
child waste time farting around and daydreaming, or require
them to participate in household chores.
- Praise builds self-esteem. Every
child needs to feel very special.
- Thank goodness, children need
less sleep than they used to.
- It is not good for my child to
feel bored, unhappy, disappointed, sad, frustrated or left out.
- These days all children are either
learning disabled or gifted or both.
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