Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting

Ancient Chinese Philosophy and the Art of Raising Mindful, Resilient, and Compassionate Kids

Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting
Erin Cline
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Hardback
h218 x 150mm - 256pg
21 Apr 2020 US
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9780393652314
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The ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius compared children to tender sprouts, shaped by soil, sunlight, water, and, importantly, the efforts of patient farmers and gardeners. At times children require our protection, other times we need to take a step back and allow them to grow. Like sprouts, a child's character, tendencies, virtues, and vices are at once observable and ever-changing.A practical parenting manual, philosophical reflection on the relationship between parent and child, and necessary response to modern stereotypes of Chinese parenting, Little Sprouts reconsiders cultural definitions of success and explores how we might support and nourish young people. Engaging deeply with foundational Daoist and Confucian thinkers, Georgetown philosopher Erin Cline offers accessible, provocative musings on key parenting issues-from family rituals to learning and vocation to challenges and disabilities-and helps us grow into better parents of joyful, fulfilled children.
A deeply inspiring work about what classical Chinese philosophy can teach us about the art of parenting. This is a book that should be read and taken seriously by all parents and by anyone interested in nurturing the generations to come.--Michael Puett, coauthor of The Path
Drawing from the best of Chinese philosophy, Erin Cline gives us antidotes to offset the intense pressures we face by showing us how to cultivate awareness, inquisitiveness, and empathy in the details of everyday life--birthday parties, walks, and even technology.--Becky Yang Hsu, coeditor of The Chinese Pursuit of Happiness
Erin Cline has produced a profoundly personal, powerful, insightful, and elegant study showing how classical Chinese thought can help us nurture and raise more mindful, aware, intelligent, and compassionate children. This is a brilliant book, overflowing with wisdom, solidly grounded in classical sources that are astutely and creatively applied to a broad range of contemporary cases.--Philip J. Ivanhoe, author of Confucian Reflections
Erin Cline illustrates an ancient wisdom on the craft of parenting, which is not about being a soccer mom or a tiger mom, but flowing with the Dao. We nurture our little sprouts to grow and fill their own beautiful pots.--Robin R. Wang, author of Yinyang
Erin Cline is a professor of comparative ethics at Georgetown University, a senior research fellow at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, and a mother of three. The author of four books that explore Chinese philosophy and theology, she lives in Washington, DC, with her family.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780393652314
Published: 21 Apr 2020
Published In: United States
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Format: Hardback
Height: 218mm
Width: 150mm
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 380g
Pages: 256

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