Why raising a ‘well rounded’ child is a trap (and what to do instead)

We’ve all been sold the idea of a well-rounded, balanced child. This episode explores how that holds up under the microscope of modern child development research, and how to help children go deep into things.

Issy Butson December 11, 2025 — 23 minutes read

Why raising a ‘well rounded’ child is a trap (and what to do instead)

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