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Little sprouts and the Dao of parenting : ancient Chinese philosophy and the art of raising mindful, resilient, and compassionate kids / Erin M. Cline

By: Language: English Publication details: New York, NY, W. W. Norton & Company 2020Description: 239 p. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 978039652314
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 649.1  CLI
Summary: The ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius compared children to tender sprouts, shaped by soil, sunlight, water, and, importantly, the efforts of patient farmers and gardeners. At times children require our protection, other times we must take a step back and allow them to grow. Like sprouts, a child’s character, tendencies, virtues, and vices are at once observable and ever-changing.Little Sprouts and the Dao of ParentingLittle Sprouts.
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Includes bibliographies and index

The ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius compared children to tender sprouts, shaped by soil, sunlight, water, and, importantly, the efforts of patient farmers and gardeners. At times children require our protection, other times we must take a step back and allow them to grow. Like sprouts, a child’s character, tendencies, virtues, and vices are at once observable and ever-changing.Little Sprouts and the Dao of ParentingLittle Sprouts.

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