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How Children Fail

88

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1964 · John Holt

Genresnon-fiction

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Plot89
Characters87
Writing89
Pacing87
Originality87
Impact86
Category averages — Plot 89, Characters 87, Writing 89, Pacing 87, Originality 87, Impact 86Plot 89Characters 87Writing 89Pacing 87Originality 87Impact 86

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Synopsis

How Children Fail is a non-fiction book by John Holt that was published in 1964 and republished in 1982 in a revised edition. It has sold over a million copies. In it, he cites personal teaching and research experiences that led him to the belief that traditional schooling does more harm than good to a child's ability and desire to truly learn.

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Type
Book
Release date
January 1, 1964
Genres
non-fiction
Created by
John Holt
Countries
United States