A Treatise on Parents and Children

Name: A Treatise on Parents and Children
Author: George Bernard Shaw

A Treatise on Parents and Children by George Bernard Shaw is a book that explores the relationship between parents and their children. The author argues that parents should be more understanding of their children's needs and desires, rather than trying to force them into a certain mold. He also discusses the importance of education in shaping young minds and how it can help children develop into well-rounded individuals.

By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1910 · Genre: Non-fiction, Philosophy, Social Commentary · 60 chapters · 52,489 words

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Childhood is a stage in the process of that continual remanufacture of the Life Stuff by which the human race is perpetuated. The Life Force either will not or cannot achieve immortality except in very low organisms: indeed it is by no means ascertained that even the amoeba is immortal. Human beings visibly wear out, though they last longer than their friends the dogs. Turtles, parrots, and elephants are believed to be capable of outliving the memory of the oldest human inhabitant. But the fact that new ones are born conclusively proves that they are not immortal. Do away with death and you do away with the need for birth: in fact if you went on breeding, you would finally have to kill old people to make room for young ones.

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Work type: Essay
Author: George Bernard Shaw
Date: 1910 CE
Language: English
Genres: Non-fiction, Philosophy, Social Commentary, Essay, Literary Criticism
Length: 52,489 words
Structure: 64 chapters, 196 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Non-fiction — The book is an essay that explores social and philosophical themes related to parenting and child-rearing.
Philosophy — It delves into philosophical discussions about the nature of family relationships and societal norms.
Social Commentary — The work critiques and analyzes societal attitudes towards parents and children.
Essay — The book is structured as a series of essays presenting arguments and observations.