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Andrew Reed on Developing Your Son's Will
How many times a day do I tell my son what to do next?
In this rebroadcast from 2015, our Head of Middle School Andrew Reed offers his ideas on cultivating an environment at home (and in the classroom) where boys can develop their own academic will. This entails not only greater freedom but also—just as necessary—a close and reliable family bond. Mr. Reed explains how this counterintuitive pair works together to teach a boy to choose the good for himself.
Chapters:
6:32 The will: a marker for success
9:02 Overmanaging: telling them what to do
10:54 Boys grow from experience and challenge…
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