"A Treatise on Parents and Children" by Bernard Shaw is a deep investigation into the world of family dynamics, especially the connection between parents and their children, with a goal of reimagining how society views and interacts with young people. It emphasizes the importance of allowing children to grow naturally, rather than forcing them into pre-set molds, advocating for the idea that children are individuals with their own rights and desires. The story questions the usual ways of raising children, highlighting problems such as society sometimes regarding them as possessions and the risks of forcing parental views onto them. Shaw uses thought-provoking questions and keen observations to urge readers to acknowledge children's independence and to think about the effects of not supporting their true selves. The overall message encourages embracing children’s natural tendencies, instead of forcing them to adhere to set requirements.
Treatise on Parents and Children
By Bernard Shaw
This is the story of a changing perspective, where traditional methods of child rearing are put on trial, revealing a path towards truly understanding a child’s needs.
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About the AuthorGeorge Bernard Shaw, known at his insistence as Bernard Shaw, was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist. His influence on Western theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and beyond. He wrote more than sixty plays, including major works such as Man and Superman (1902), Pygmalion (1913) and Saint Joan (1923). With a range incorporating both contemporary satire and historical allegory, Shaw became the leading dramatist of his generation, and in 1925 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
George Bernard Shaw, known at his insistence as Bernard Shaw, was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist. His influence on Western theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and beyond. He wrote more than sixty plays, including major works such as Man and Superman (1902), Pygmalion (1913) and Saint Joan (1923). With a range incorporating both contemporary satire and historical allegory, Shaw became the leading dramatist of his generation, and in 1925 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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