A Point of View

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A Point of View: On the Curiosity of Children

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On the Curiosity of Children

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Rebecca Stott reflects on the importance of nurturing the curiosity of children.

Rebecca Stott on how spending time with children keeps us all in touch with the joy of discovery.

Rebecca Stott grew up in a creationist, fundamentalist community, where her childhood creativity and curiosity were severely restricted.   
 
Now, helping her neighbour's young son to read, Rebecca reflects on the importance of nurturing the curiosity of children and encouraging them to extend their horizons.  

Producer: Adele Armstrong 
Sound: Peter Bosher 
Production coordinator: Gemma Ashman 
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

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