核心概念
The author argues that modern American parenting strategies are counterproductive and bizarre compared to ancient child-rearing techniques. She advocates for a communal approach to raising children and emphasizes the importance of less praise and more independence.
摘要
In her book, "Hunt, Gather, Parent," Michaeleen Doucleff explores ancient parenting techniques from various cultures. She highlights the drawbacks of modern American parenting strategies and advocates for a more communal approach to raising children. The book provides insights into the benefits of less praise and more independence in child-rearing practices. Through her experiences with different communities, Doucleff emphasizes the importance of allowing children to be part of everyday life rather than focusing on child-centered activities.
統計資料
Kids spent two hundred thousand years without these items.
Many American child-rearing strategies come away looking at best bizarre and at worst counterproductive.
Many American parenting strategies are only about 100 years old.
Children have an innate instinct to cooperate and work together with their families.
Young children are just these illogical, irrational beings who haven’t matured enough and haven’t acquired understanding or reason yet.
Alloparenting is deeply involved in the child’s upbringing.
引述
"Everywhere I went, I don’t know if I ever heard a parent praise a child."
"In many cultures besides Western culture, there’s an enormous amount of what’s called 'alloparenting.'"
"People tend to think of the nuclear family as traditional or ideal, but looking at the past 200,000 or so years of human history, what’s traditional is this communal model of working together to take care of a child."