Monday, July 7, 2008

Carl Weter's Education Law

I'm pleased that to be introduced this 200-year-old book of fame by Ijean some time in year 2006. It's hard to find an English copied nowadays, not even in Amazon. The only original English version is sitting in Harvard nowadays. I'm happy that I found a Chinese version in year 2007 and I've finished reading it in my first round.

I always believe that family education is more important than schooling. And, a stable relationship between the parents can ease any situation when it comes to a parenting difficulty. Carl's educational law gives me some ideas of patience and persistency in pre-child education. And, I can't wait to test it by myself when I'm pregnant, ha!

There's one thing puzzle me from Carl's education law is, how do we apply some of his rules into the 21st babies in this Technology-era? Hmm, I guess LOVE is the answer. Well, this is one of the books that I highly recommend to all my lovely friends - dad and mom!

12 comments:

kelly said...

Maybe I shall read this book one day to enhance my knowledge......

Eunice said...

You can get it either from Popular Bookstore or other publisher at bookfair. Happy reading!

Anonymous said...

ha, sounds like you are very ready, go for it Xue Jie!
I think you and King would be a pair of wonderful parents.

Nicole said...

Where can I get this book?

Eunice said...

The English version is no longer published. Too bad.... Try your luck in Popular bookstores if you are in Malaysia.

Anonymous said...

Unfortunately this book is likely to be a fictitious one.

Anonymous said...

Hi, happened to see your post. Just want to remind you: "Carl Weter's education law" is a totally faked book! It is faked by some Chinese publisher.

The real English translation is called "The education of Karl Witte". You can find the English version for free from the Internet. And, later, some Chinese publishers also published the real translation from the English version.

Gavin Goo said...

Hi, I just stumbled upon this blog while trying to locate the english version of "Carl Weter's Education Law".

My wife just bought the "Carl Weter's Education Law" from PageOne this afternoon and it's still unwrapped. :)

How to verify of this is a FAKE book as commented by Anonymous? If that is so, what is REAL title of the chinese translation?

One thing for sure, I've managed to download the "The education of Karl Witte" pdf, the english version, which is also available from Amazon in paperback.

Btw, thanks for your sharing Eunice!

Eunice said...

Hi Gavin! Thank you for leaving your comment here!

First of all, I do not know there's a fake book of Carl Weter's Education Law. My believe is as simple as that -- if I think an education way has no harm for a kid in terms of bringing a good childhood with good behaviors guidance, it is a good book. I personally strongly propose a good childhood with full of activities to the children as I think that creativity is unlimited. Through the play activities, children can be guided to be a better person if it's taught in a right way. From the Carl Weter's Education Law book that I've read, so far, what the author advised do match my ideally teaching way. Well, I'm not a mother yet but I agree with some of the Carl Weter's ways. However, there are a few methods that I personally think are not suitable for our kids in this era, as we all know that this Education Law has been introduced for more than 200 years. We can't force children not to play toys nowadays. You will know what I mean when you read through the book. =)

Enjoy the book! This is a good book and I'm sure there are more good books with good ideas/methods, too.

Hope this help!

HOH said...

Thanks to Gavin and Eunice, it is a great book to read but wih the info where to get the book and free download, is help so much as it is a great gift to friends who just give birth.

J J Hoh

AhSi said...

Hi Eunice, can you provide the ISBN no? Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the info. Found the English version online.