02097cam a22003013u 4500 38397 UtSlPG 20260610133857.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 LA Ligthart, Jan, 1859-1916 Verspreide Opstellen, II Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-12-24 Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Verspreide Opstellen, II" by Jan Ligthart is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book primarily revolves around themes of childhood education, parenting, and the qualities that make an effective educator. Ligthart draws upon his personal experiences and insights as a teacher and a father to explore the importance of character, compassion, and truthfulness in nurturing children's development. The opening of this work introduces the idea of the essential qualities of a good educator and parent, using Jan Ligthart's own life as a case study. It discusses the profound differences between children and adults, positing that understanding children can deepen our understanding of humanity as a whole. Through reflections on his experiences as a teacher in Amsterdam and his development through personal trials, Ligthart articulates the challenges and triumphs of educating young minds. He emphasizes the significance of truth and the responsibility of parents to foster a nurturing environment, highlighting how both joys and struggles in life contribute to an individual’s capacity for empathy and education. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Education -- Netherlands https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38397 79236 79236