43 – Parenting as a Rationalist

13/09/2017 1h 56min
43 – Parenting as a Rationalist

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We speak with aspiring rationalists with children.
Our previous episode pondering children – Kids, These Days
Louis C.K. has a bunch of stuff on parenting
I Wonder by Annaka Harris, a book on emotional intelligence for children
Article on treating kids like people
The Rider and the Elephant (and the Path!)
Pet Semetary
Nonviolent Communication
Republican Baby vs Christian Baby
Bryan Caplan argues that kids basically turn out how their genes direct, and parenting has little influence, so don’t sweat it too much (as long as you aren’t neglectful/abusive). Short Post and (comparatively) Long Book.
The Biodeterminist’s Guide to Parenting
The Polgar Sisters are raised to become chess masters