The lessons continue in a freezing Arctic village, where Doucleff observes parents who remain placid when their children misbehave. Parents needlessly exhaust themselves creating separate activities for kids, whereas in fact, they “can lead their normal lives - working or relaxing - while kids follow along, learning as they go.” In fact, they’re signaling to her that she’s not part of the team, so these tasks aren’t her job.
Western parents think they’re saving time by plopping a child down with a screen while they cook dinner.
Toddlers are “born assistants” for whom helping with grown-up tasks is a form of learning and play. Later, they pitch in naturally, because they feel like part of the family enterprise.ĭoucleff realizes that she’d been underestimating Rosy’s abilities.
The kids eventually develop truly useful skills. Caregivers keep close watch, without offering much correction or praise. Maya parents - really it seems to be mothers, grandmothers and big sisters - encourage acomedido by letting even toddlers pitch in on everyday tasks, from making tortillas to digging fields.
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