Episode 9: Raising Lifelong Learners
Engaging, challenging, and empowering parents in raising well-rounded children through combining educational research to everyday life.
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on today’s episode…
“Learning” is not just an academic term. In this episode, Dr. Cagle explores different vantage points to challenge our kids in becoming lifelong learners.
Insights
The term “learning” can be seen just as an academic term and lead many to believe that once they finish high school or college, they’re “learned” all they needed to learn.
In a CNBC.com article, Half of parents still financially support their adult children, study shows.
In James Clear’s book Atomic Habits… p. 115
In Dave Ramsey’s book Baby Steps Millionaires… p. 83
In Simon Sinek’s book The Infinite Game… p. 128
Create an environment within your home where voices are heard and valued.
From the elderly neighbor
Or the clerk at the grocery store
Let your kids hear you say, “wow! I didn’t know that!”
In conclusion, learning isn’t just for kids. It isn’t just for teenagers. And it’s not just for the years spent “in school.” Learning is a lifelong journey. It’s having a humble mentality that you never know enough. That life is a collaborative cycle of information, knowledge, and wisdom.
