No. 15: Protected or Prepared? Rescuing Childhood from the Classroom

Life Together

In "Protected or Prepared? Rescuing Childhood from the Classroom," Norann, Bernard, and Peter say that an overemphasis on academics is ruining childhood. They discuss an alternative approach, and the influence of German pedagogue Friedrich Fröbel on Bruderhof education. Also, a conversation on how they’re preparing for Easter this year. Here are some of the links and references from this episode: -"The New Preschool Is Crushing Kids" by Erika Christakis: http://theatln.tc/2l7WAyN -"A Child’s Right to Play" by Johann Christoph Arnold: http://www.plough.com/en/topics/community/education/a-childs-right-to-play -For more on how we educate our children at the Bruderhof: http://www.bruderhof.com/en/life-in-community/education -Bach’s "St. Matthew Passion: An Appreciation" by Chris Zimmerman: http://www.bruderhof.com/en/voices-blog/world/bachs-st-matthew-passion-an-appreciation -A free download of "The Crucified Is My Love" by Johann Ernst von Holst is available here: http://www.plough.com/en/topics/faith/devotional-reading/crucified-is-my-love Rate us and leave us a comment on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the Bruderhof’s website at www.bruderhof.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/thebruderhof Facebook: facebook.com/TheBruderhof Instagram: www.instagram.com/bruderhofcommunities Contact: [e-mail]