The Gardener And The Carpenter Summary

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There is something about learning a new topic or area of study and being able to use it in the real world. This morning as I was watching the new, a women was being interviewed about her new book. The book was called “The Gardener and the Carpenter” by Alison Gopnik. In the brief interview she explained her views on the psychology of children. Saying that children should not be given such a strict and predictable schedule. Instead they should be free spirited and spontaneous, just as they think and should behave. After watching the interview and being able to have a good understanding of what she was talking about felt great. It’s always nice to see knowledge applied outside the classroom. A rush of pride is given to yourself, as an emotional

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