First, here is the link: http://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_on_the_paradox_of_choice?language=en

I recently watched this lecture thinking that I’d hear all the wonderful reasons why we as humans need and should have choice. I’m a big proponent of giving kids choice, especially when it allows them to better engage with the world and build their skills and capabilities. However, this lecture poses some of the downsides of TOO MUCH CHOICE. In the end, the lecturer gives a wonderful analogy of a fishbowl. It made me think about the importance of giving our kids structure and containment. Not allowing the idea of choice to overshadow or replace the need to make the world smaller sometimes and more manageable so that they can live in it successfully. I’d be interested to hear what others take from this video lecture.

Thanks,

Anthony