Rena Subotnik has spent years researching childhood and adulthood creativity. Affiliated with the American Psychological Association (APA), Subotnik discovered that children who are encouraged to follow their passion (i.e. football, dance, chess) are typically more creative in navigating setbacks and exhibit more self-discipline. She notes that by contrast, "kids given superficial exposure to many activities don't have the same centeredness to overcome periods of difficulty" (Subotnik, R. as cited in July 19, 2010 Newsweek magazine, P. 50).
Some questions to consider...
-Do you know what your child is passionate about?
-How are you supporting him in following his bliss?
-Have you fallen into our society's current belief that the more after-school activities your child participates in the better off he will be?
-Are you following your bliss as a parent and leading by example?
-How can you cultivate your own sense of passion in your life? What is stopping you from doing so?
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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