For this assignment you will write a research-based report answering specific questions about the concepts from the Medhus book Raising Children Who Think for Themselves in detail
For this assignment you will write a research-based report answering specific questions about the concepts from the Medhus book “Raising Children Who Think for Themselves,” in detail, while incorporating theory and course concepts from our textbook (Berger) throughout your paper.
Suggestions on How to Best Proceed with Your Research Paper:
Read and Review the Medhus book carefully (read thoroughly) taking pertinent notes paying special attention to details related to elements in assigned questions and the assignment rubric. Then find concepts, ideas and theory in the Berger textbook to help support, disagree with, or further explain ideas presented in the Medhus book. This is critical!
Compose each portion of the paper:
Introduction: write an introduction that clarifies the purpose and content of the paper.
Overview: provide a brief overview of the book.
Main Body of Paper: compose answers to the 10 questions you choose to address, being sure to thoroughly and substantively integrate course concepts, theories and ideas from our Berger textbook that connect with answers to the questions you are addressing from the Medhus book utilizing proper in-text citations (APA style). You must answer at least 10 questions out of the 19 and your paper should be in an essay format. It should be very easy for the professor to see that you have answered 10 questions. Organize your paper well and consider using headings.
Conclusion: write conclusion answering the mandatory questions substantively, clearly and thoughtfully.
Reference Page: create APA style reference page clarifying what sources you used in creating this paper. If you did not cite the author in-text, do not include the reference.
Choose at least 10 of the 19 questions listed to respond to in your research paper. Remember to incorporate Berger as you respond to each question.
1. What was the motivation behind this book (according to the author)? Can you relate to the reasons why the author wrote this book? Be specific.
2. Discuss the Five Essential qualities of Self Directed Children. Which do you believe is the most important and why?
3. What is the difference between Internal and External directed? Discuss the “Critical Crossroads”, its significance and when it occurs.
4. With regard to creating the proper family environment to foster Self-Directed thinking, name 3 behaviors parents can eliminate that promote External Direction. Discuss the one you find most damaging and why. Be specific with your reasoning.
5. Discuss Repression and Domination as discussed in the book. What type of parenting might each correlate with in our text?
6. Of the six habits parents use to tell their children how to think, behave and feel, were any familiar to you (were they used on you growing up)? If so, how did that impact you? Why do you think your parents chose to use those tactics on you? Tip: It is important to consider motivation.
7. How can parents encourage Introspection? Why is this important?
8. According to the author, when should you Praise/Reward your child and when should you not? What is her reasoning? Do you agree or disagree? Why? Be specific.
9. How can a parent de-rail unhealthy Internal Dialogue? Why is this an important task to do with children?
10. What is “Natural Intuition” and why do we need it? Are you able to employ your Natural Intuition? How do you think that impacts your daily life?
11. How can we teach children Empathy? Discuss the Empathy Triad.
12. What is “Benevolent Selfishness” and how is it different from “Selfishness?”
13. What is the difference between Punishment and Discipline? To be effective and not damaging with discipline, how should discipline be delivered and what should it encourage?
14. Discuss techniques that encourage Self-Direction.
15. How does the author recommend helping children handle real-world influence?
16. How does being “hurried” impact the development of reasoning skills? Give examples. How can we, in this day and age provide time for the development of Internal Direction?
17, How can we teach our children to value Inner influences over External Influences? Be specific.
18. How were you taught about sex when you were growing up? Did you find the method used helpful? What dos the author suggest as far as how to deal with the issue of sex? Do you think her suggestions are useful? Why or why not? If not, offer specific strategies regarding what might be effective based on scholarly research and experience.
19. The author offers over 100 pages of answer for parents regarding child-rearing challenges. Pick and discuss your top five favorites. Explain why you find the information for each challenge you discuss particularly useful
Summary Conclusion Questions:
Must Answer All Questions substantively, clearly, and thoughtfully. Note: Every opinion is okay! I appreciate that you have your own mind and want you to voice your thoughts freely here!
1. Did you find the book challenging to read? Why or why not?
2. Were the concepts clear or unclear and did they make sense to you overall or not so much? Why or why not? Be specific.
3. Were you familiar with the ideas presented in this book (have you read or experienced these concepts elsewhere)? Explain.
4. What was your experience like reading this popular (not scholarly) book and then incorporating scholarly work from Berger to support your own thoughts and assertions?
5. How was considering, studying and then practically applying your learning from both the Mehdus book and the Berger textbook in a research paper impactful for your own development? Explain with detail.
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