This article was inspired by Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed, a book everyone should read. Think of the most intelligent person you know. This may be an aunt who is a doctor, a cousin with a good degree, or even just a friend who seems to always know the answer. These people will have gained …
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Childhood Criminals: Damaged or Dangerous?
Roald Dahl once said, “The more risks you allow your children to take, the better they learn to look after themselves.” Dahl, in his writing and philosophy, was an advocate of children staying children as long as possible, but he was challenged on this. It has been suggested by parents, educators and child psychologists that …