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People teaching their children at home consistently do a good job because they have the time— and the desire— to know their children, their interests, the signs by which they show and express their feelings. Only as teachers in schools free themselves from their traditional teacher tasks— boss, cop, judge— will they be able to learn enough about their students to see how best to be of use to them.

Quote ID: 01711

Author

John Holt

Source

How Children Fail

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