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What the new science of child development tells us about the relationship between parents and children
2016Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
Alison Gopnik, a developmental psychologist, argues that parenting should be like gardening rather than carpentry. She uses research to show how children learn. The book questions the idea of parenting as a skill to shape outcomes.
Who will enjoy it
Parents who like research.
What you will get
The author is a professor at UC Berkeley.
The Gardener and the Carpenter Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Child development · Parenting · Science
Length
320 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Alison Gopnik.
Setting
Labs and homes.
What makes it different
A scientist’s critique of modern parenting.
Feel
Thoughtful and clear.
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