The Unfolding Life by Antoinette Abernethy Lamoreaux

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Author Lamoreaux, Antoinette Abernethy
Title The Unfolding Life
A Study of Development with Reference to Religious Training
Note Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Unfolding Life" by Antoinette Abernethy Lamoreaux is a comprehensive study exploring the principles of human development as they relate to religious training, written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the nurturing of children from their earliest years, emphasizing the vital role that parents and educators play in shaping a child's physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. By analyzing developmental stages, Lamoreaux presents insights into how nurturers can effectively guide the unfolding potentials of young lives, urging them to cultivate an environment that fosters holistic growth. The opening of the book lays the foundation for its themes by introducing the metaphor of a "Child garden," where each child's unique identity and needs must be carefully attended to, much like individual plants. Lamoreaux outlines fundamental principles of growth, emphasizing that a child's life is not a blank slate but rather a bundle of possibilities influenced by both internal capabilities and external environments. The author illustrates this idea through vivid imagery and engaging examples, focusing on the importance of nurturing within the home and church settings. By contextualizing religious education within the broader framework of child development, the opening sets the stage for deeper exploration of the practices and concepts essential for nurturing the spiritual well-being of children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Subject Child development
Subject Child psychology
Subject Religious education
Category Text
EBook-No. 13533
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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