Janelle’s Reviews > Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans > Status Update

An independent child is disconnected from others and not responsible to anyone but themselves. An Autonomous child governs their own actions and makes their own decisions, but the have a constant connection to their family and friends. They are expected to help, share, and be kind. They are expected to give back to the group whenever possible.

“When you yell at children, they stop listening.”

“Getting angry at a child has no purpose. It only stops communication between the child and the parent”

“Even the little children often act patiently, empathetically, and generously. And they’re excellent at sharing - toys, food, clothes, you name it. Objects seem to present as an opportunity to cooperate and play together instead of argue and compete.”

Acknowledgment not praise.

TEAM approach - togetherness, encouragement, autonomy, minimal interference.

Focus on communal activities - food prep, clean up

Focus on being cooperative not obedient. How they contribute to the household.

WEIRD societies are Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic.