Howard GardnerI want my children to understand the world, but not just because the world is fascinating and the human mind is curious. I want them to understand it so that they will be positioned to make it a better place
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You know you’re doing something right when your children are interested in the world around them. Your success as parent is measured by the fact that your kids have an interest in things, not just their safety and comfort. The world is fascinating because it is so vast and beautiful. It is also miraculous because it continues to work despite the stupidity of most of its participants.
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