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How Children Fail
How Children Fail
Author: John Holt
In his groundbreaking book, John Holt, draws upon his observations of children both in school and at play to identify ways in which our traditional educational system predestines our young people for failure. — Holt argues that children fail primarily "because they are afraid, bored, and confused." This, combined with misguided teaching stra...  more »
ISBN: 258519
Publication Date: 1964
Pages: 181
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Publisher: Pitman Publishing Corporation
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Great author!
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Actually a hardcover copy. Recommended for all teachers, students, and parents.
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This book was pivotal in our decision to homeschool our children, and in our philosophy of raising our children. Brilliant, and as applicable today as it was when first published in 1964.


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