The “Children Are Sponges” Idea Is Harmful to Kids
The idea that kids are like sponges is behind several harmful trends in parenting and education that encourage kids to be passive, blunting their learning and brain development.
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The idea that kids are like sponges is behind several harmful trends in parenting and education that encourage kids to be passive, blunting their learning and brain development.
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The idea that kids are like sponges is behind several harmful trends in parenting and education that encourage kids to be passive, blunting their learning and brain development.
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