Saturday, July 07, 2012

Prolonged Juvenile Period

“Many parents remarked that it takes more effort to get children to collaborate than to do the tasks themselves.”

Today’s parents are not just “helicopter parents,” a former school principal complains to Marano. “They are a jet-powered turbo attack model.” Other educators gripe about “snowplow parents,” who try to clear every obstacle from their children’s paths.

A rather fascinating assessment in 'The New Yorker' continues here...