“If the Russians have gone too far in subjecting the child and his peer group to conformity to a single set of values imposed by the adult society, perhaps we have reached the point of diminishing returns in allowing excessive autonomy and in failing to utilize the constructive potential of the peer group in developing social responsibility and consideration for others.”
This book delves into the contrasting childhoods of children living in two distinct worlds, offering a unique perspective on the differences and similarities in their upbringing and daily lives. more
Urie Bronfenbrenner was a distinguished psychologist famous for his ecological systems theory, which highlights the significance of the environment in human development. Born on April 29, 1917, and deceased on September 25, 2005, his contributions have had a lasting impact on the field of psychology. more
“One can lie with the mouth, but with the accompanying grimace one nevertheless tells the truth.”
“Time passes by like lightning. Before you know it you're struck down.”
“And the world so hard to understand is the world you can't live without.”
“To face life without hope can mean to live without despair.”
“To my mind, the two most fascinating subjects in the universe are sex and the eighteenth century.”