
How Chinese philosophy can help you parent
Confucianism and Daoism suggest ways to guide your children toward meaning and fulfilment rather than wealth and prestige
by Erin Cline
Erin Cline is a philosopher, mother of three, and author of five books, including Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting: Ancient Chinese Philosophy and the Art of Raising Mindful, Resilient, and Compassionate Kids (2020). She serves as the Paul J and Chandler M Tagliabue Distinguished Professor of Interfaith Studies and Dialogue and is a senior research fellow in the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University, where she teaches Chinese philosophy and comparative religion. She lives in Washington, DC.