How to Love a Child

Janusz Korczak — an outstanding Polish educator, writer, and humanist, whose life path became the highest example of fidelity to his ideals. As a doctor and educator, he remained with his charges until his last breath, sharing their tragic fate in the gas chamber of Treblinka. His works remain timeless and beyond political eras. His life, dedicated to serving children, turned his name into a symbol of true humanity. The book «How to Love a Child» is a genuine testament to future generations of parents and teachers. Korczak urges adults to abandon the role of dictators and recognize in the child a full-fledged personality, entitled to respect, their own opinion, and even to make mistakes. The author does not provide ready-made recipes but teaches the main thing — the art of listening, hearing, and understanding the little person, whose genius can only unfold in an atmosphere of unconditional love. Using precise metaphors and vivid examples, the author encourages the reader to independently seek the right solutions in the complex task of upbringing, reminding that the foundation of any relationship between an adult and a child should be warmth and mutual trust. This book will be an indispensable guide for those who want to raise a Person with a capital letter, preserving in them light and inner freedom.