My mother-in-law has been critical of how we're raising our daughter to question everything and explore ideas freely, saying we're making her 'difficult' and that children need clear answers, not more questions. My spouse is caught between supporting our approach and not wanting to conflict with their mother, and our daughter is starting to seem confused about whether her curiosity is welcome.
More people experience this than they realize.
Intergenerational tensions about child-rearing philosophies threaten to undermine a child's developing sense that curiosity is valued.
“Where Are You with Wonder as pedagogy?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.