From the archives 2022 part 1

For those who requested, this page lists some articles and posts from the archives, for historical interest. If you are new to Taking Children Seriously you might like to start here instead, with the first page of the Taking Children Seriously FAQ:

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Sarah Fitz-Claridge
“Why does parenting feel so hard?”
Sarah Fitz-Claridge
“What is Taking Children Seriously?”
Sarah Fitz-Claridge
“Children fending for themselves like adults?!”
Sarah Fitz-Claridge
“What do you mean by ‘paternalism’?”
Sarah Fitz-Claridge
“Which parenting style is Taking Children Seriously? Authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, or uninvolved?”
Sarah Fitz-Claridge
“How is the word ‘parenting’ not taking children seriously?”
Sarah Fitz-Claridge
“If children are people just like adults, why should we treat our children any differently from how we treat adults?”
Sarah Fitz-Claridge
“Surely it is natural for parents to control their children?”
Sarah Fitz-Claridge
“Does Taking Children Seriously mean children always getting their own way?”
Sarah Fitz-Claridge

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‘From the archives 2022 part 1’, https://takingchildrenseriously.com/from-the-archives-2022-part-1/