Children's Impatience: A "Le Monde" Column Questions Adults' Reaction
In the newsletter "Darons daronnes," journalist Clara Georges questions the tendency of adults to dismiss complaints from children eager to move around, while they themselves turn to smartphones to ward off boredom.
On September 18, Le Monde published a piece by Clara Georges as part of the "Darons daronnes" newsletter, which focuses on parenting issues. The column examines a common attitude among adults: turning a deaf ear to complaints from children who are impatient and want to move around.
According to the author, this reaction from parents or educators deserves scrutiny, given that adults themselves often prove unable to manage their own boredom without immediately resorting to their mobile phones.
Clara Georges characterizes this situation as contradictory, arguing that it would be "a bit much" to demand patience from children that adults do not impose on themselves.
The piece, published in the newspaper's "Intimités" section, is part of an ongoing series of discussions offered by the "Darons daronnes" newsletter, which addresses questions related to education and family life.
Le Monde did not specify, in the excerpt consulted, whether this column was based on specific studies or testimonies.
Sources
- Doit-on ignorer l’impatience des enfants ? — Le Monde — Une
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