Prepared
What Kids Need for a Fulfilled Life
Editorial Review
Back in the old days, one could only dream to live a better life than that of his or her parents. But today, there’s no limit to what one can do. When our basic needs from food, shelter and security are met, we start to dream bigger. Not only do we want jobs that will give us financial stability, but we want jobs that will add meaning and value to our lives. And to get what we want, we need more than basic education. Teachers can blame parents for sending their tired, undisciplined and phone-addicted children to school. Parents can blame teachers for not paying enough attention to the kids and for lowering their standards. And everyone can blame the government for not spending enough on education and for not providing less fortunate children with a proper learning environment. But what if, instead of wasting our time throwing blame, we turn toward the problem itself and try to find a solution. This summary of Prepared is a guidebook for how to prepare children for college, career and life.
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Wisdom to Share
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