Lab Questions Visit How parenting evolved into cultivating kids' happiness? and watch the video.
1. Several parents weighed in on how they believe modern parenting is different from parenting styles of the past. Explain some of these differences.
2. Jennifer Senior, author of “All Joy No Fun” discusses several changes that have occurred that impact modern day families. One of those changes is choice. Explain what this means and how it has impacted families today.
3. Senior believes one of the greatest shifts over time has been the role of child. Discuss what this means and how it has impacted families over the years.
4. Senior discusses how the role of mothers has changed in recent generations. Explain how mother’s roles have changed and how this has impacted families.
5. Discuss how Senior feels about parents being responsible for their children’s happiness.
Visit Adora Svitak: What Adults Can Learn From Kids and watch the video.
1. What are some of the great things that kids have done in the world?
2. What are some of the benefits of being “childish”?
3. Why does Svitak say that adults should listen and learn from kids and not just have kids learning from kids? Do you agree? Why or why not?
4. Why is trust important in the relationship between kids and adults for learning to take place?
5. Do you agree with Svitak that parents and adults should have high expectations for kids? Why?