Child Honouring: How to Turn This Word Around

by Raffi Cavoukian (Editor), Dalai Lama XIV

Sharna Olfman joins Raffi Cavoukian to introduce his original philosophy, Child Honoring-a compassionate revolution in values, a children-first approach to global restoration. This remarkable anthology outlines the unprecedented threats to life at this defining moment in history, and offers a novel and systemic remedy for societal transformation based on honoring our youngest and "most valuable players." Contributors from across many disciplines include renowned child development author Penelope Leach, Nobel Prize nominee Lloyd Axworthy, celebrated cultural historian Riane Eisler, bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver, and ecological economist Ron Colman. Child Honoring is a corrective lens that, once we look through it, allows us to question everything from the way we measure economic progress to our stewardship of the planet; from our physical treatment of children to the corporate impact on their minds and bodies; from factory schooling to rampant consumerism. It offers a proactive developmental approach to creating healthy and sustainable societies. As a creed that crosses all faiths and cultures, Child Honoring is a unifying a central organizing principle for a culture of peace. This book will inspire thought-and provoke action-by all who read it.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Education

291 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2006

About the author

also known as Raffi

Reviews

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Collection of essays; some of the best were by teachers. Something that stuck with me was a teacher that said as her classroom got simpler and simpler (in terms of play things: toys and trucks to sticks and yarn), the play got richer and richer.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! The essays presented within really made me think about childhood and the world we live in in a completely different way. It was also my first introduction to Barbara Kingsolver who is now one of my favorite authors!

[Merry · Rating 5 out of 5]

BEAUTIFUL.................

[Clivemichael · Rating 4 out of 5]

A number of excellent and moving calls to action.

[Alex E. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good material. In terrible need of an editor to chop it down. Felt like reading a text book or a string of news articles.