If we continually try to force a child to do what he is afraid to do, he will become more timid, and will use his brains and energy, not to explore the unknown, but to find ways to avoid the… — John W Holt Jr Copy Share Image
Even when we do not create children's fears, when they come to us with fears ready-made and built-in, we use their fears as handles… — John W Holt Jr Copy Share Image
If you're not making mistakes, you're not taking risks, and that means you're not going anywhere. The key is to make mistakes faster than… — John W Holt Jr Copy Share Image
If we continually try to force a child to do what he is afraid to do, he will become more timid, and will use… — John W Holt Jr Copy Share Image
