‘In a world where there is always going to be someone better, faster, stronger, we need to make sure that they do not measure themselves against some impossible yardstick of expectation.’
In this book, author Mathew Raggett deals with simple yet powerful concepts that parents face in everyday lives. Raggett’s credentials as a teacher/guide/mentor with over two decades of experience interacting with students across the world, authenticate every perspective that he has on different issues. Be it in selecting the right school for kids or creating a healthy atmosphere for kids at home/making them do chores, to name a few, the author has thoughtfully woven together very helpful tips for parents.
There are lots of pointers for parents to ponder over—the chapter focused on reading talks about a very simple concept of reading aloud to a child and how it yields a lot of value. His narratives are practical as he also goes on to share his perspective on speaking and writing next. There is no doubt on the natural journey that any child has to undergo. However, he makes it a point to emphasize that it is perfectly fine for a child to take his/her own time to master these basics. This narrative reassures many parents who might be worried or concerned if their child does not start talking at a certain expected age. There are thought-provoking ideas that could become conversation starters over tea with fellow parents and teachers and if incorporated in a family’s daily routine, can help resolve a lot of issues that the current generation of parents go though.