Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting: Ancient Chinese Philosophy and the Art of Raising Mindful, Resilient,...

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Erin Cline

Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting

Ancient Chinese Philosophy and the Art of Raising Mindful, Resilient, and Compassionate Kids...

Erin Cline

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English

WW Norton & Co
21 May 2021

Oriental & Indian philosophy; Taoism; Child & developmental psychology; Family & relationships; Child care & upbringing

The ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius compared children to tender sprouts, shaped by soil, sunlight, water, and the efforts of patient gardeners. At times children require our protection, other times we must take a step back and allow them to grow. A practical parenting manual, philosophical reflection on the relationship between parent and child, and necessary response to modern stereotypes of Eastern parenting, Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting reconsiders cultural definitions of success and explores how we might support and nourish young people. Engaging deeply with foundational Daoist and Confucian thinkers, philosopher Erin Cline shows how we can strengthen innate virtues of compassion, generosity, and individuality in our own tender sprouts.

By: Erin Cline
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 211mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 202g
ISBN: 9780393541519
ISBN 10: 0393541517
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 21 May 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Erin Cline is a professor of comparative ethics at Georgetown University, a senior research fellow at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, and a mother of three. The author of four books that explore Chinese philosophy and theology, she lives in Washington, DC, with her family.

Reviews for Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting: Ancient Chinese Philosophy and the Art of Raising Mindful, Resilient, and Compassionate Kids

"""A deeply inspiring work about what classical Chinese philosophy can teach us about the art of parenting."" -- Michael Puett, coauthor of The Path ""Erin Cline illustrates an ancient wisdom on the craft of parenting, which is not about being a soccer mom or a tiger mom, but flowing with the Dao."" -- Robin R. Wang, author of Yinyang ""Drawing from the best of Chinese philosophy, Erin Cline gives us antidotes to offset the intense pressures we face by showing us how to cultivate awareness, inquisitiveness, and empathy in the details of everyday life—birthday parties, walks, and even technology."" -- Becky Yang Hsu, coeditor of The Chinese Pursuit of Happiness"