How Children Fail (Classics in Child Development)

An eye opener. Everything in it makes sense and I didn't realise until my 4th child struggled with the school system. I now know why!

Fantastic book. Some parts have to be taken in historical context, but Holt's empathetic insights into the relationship between power, fear and intelligence still ultimately ring true, even, in my opinion, in situations far removed from schools and children.

I didn't buy this at first because I wanted to hear how children succeed but I was wrong to dismiss it, it is fascinating and far more instructive than I imagined. I love everything John Holt writes. It sounds totally daft but realising he'd died before I was born one day, I cried my eyes out that he's lost to the world and am so, so grateful he wrote these books.

a book to keep on the shelf

Made me question why if these questions were being asked all those years ago are we still so far from the answers now? why is some practice still so similar?

We all need to be informed so we can make informed decisions. Knowledge is power and this book is what i call brain food lol

An excellent book for all teachers both new and experienced.

Bought for my son who was training to be a teacher

Anyone serious about child education in real sesnse must read especially all teachers , how we destroy kids abilities to learn has been well explained. John passion amd love for kids comes out thorough like the way god loves us all

Worth your money and time. Thought provoking. Great read.

I wanted to learn more about the ideas underpinning the idea ofv 'unschooling'. John Holts observations and thoughts on how smart children are, and how we/the education system conditions them to feel/believe anything but rang true to me. Great, accessible read. As a relatively new father, I'm glad I read this book.

A very interesting book! I would recommend that to teachers and parents to read. Absolutely useful book! Especially for teachers.

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