Reviews
The author, a PhD in philosophy, quotes many great philosophers and explains their ideas in accessible language. The title suggests that we who raise children should shine like lighthouses, but the book also serves as a lighthouse illuminating us as caregivers. Each short chapter introduces a passage from a humanistic classic for parents and children and leaves room to copy it out, helping readers reflect on the book. It seems useful for people just becoming parents, parents of school-age
The biggest takeaway for me after reading this book was that it made me think seriously once again about my role and responsibilities as a parent. The idea of “parenting by watching and guiding” means more than simply teaching and directing a child. I realized that instead of making unavoidable decisions for them or shielding them from every trial and error, we need to help them learn and grow through their own experiences. The book offers various perspectives on wise parenting based on Eastern
When we become parents, we cannot help thinking about the attitude and character we should have and how to raise our children. The author says that ever since his child was born, he has continued to ask himself these questions. He has an elementary-school-aged son, and over the past 10 years, as a father, he has read many books out of concern and interest. He did not just read them; he took notes and organized his thoughts. He added experiences and reflections from raising his son with his
Lee Gwan-ho, who teaches and conducts research at Sahmyook University and has written philosophical essays including What Will You Do With the Rest of Your Fifties? and If Only I Could Rewrite My Life Even Now, presents a philosophical approach to parenting in Lighthouse Parenting. Like a lighthouse that keeps a ship from drifting in the open sea, the book explains how parents can continue raising and educating children while serving as a guiding light. It brings to mind the saying, “The habits
People say that if there are 100 children, there are 100 different paths in parenting, and no single right answer. But as my child approaches age four, there are more and more situations I do not understand, and I wondered how I should respond. Reading Lighthouse Parenting gave me a lot of strength. As children grow, their vocabulary expands, their expressions become more varied, they become more active, and their relationships with peers widen. Their own thoughts grow, too, and they want to do
Perhaps because my child is an only child, I have helped with and explained everything from beginning to end. Whenever I see my child look at me and say, “I can do it by myself,” I think it is important to wait a little and watch, even when they make mistakes or get stuck. There is not much time before my child starts elementary school, and I sometimes think education is as important as play and that they should get ahead of others. I catch myself directing and teaching instead of helping with
Parenting is both frightening and joyful. Before you begin, you reflect on your abilities and how prepared you are. But once you start, you become absorbed in the joy. The growing pile of parenting books at home is proof: you buy them before having a child and keep buying them afterward, because this is a responsibility you cannot afford to fail at. The author, a philosophy major, is one of those dads. He shares his parenting journal and thoughts on raising children, offering a rare perspective
As the title suggests, Lighthouse Parenting is a new parenting book about more than simply watching over children like a lighthouse showing the way: it also discusses what parents should teach them. Through the author's camping trips with his children, the book shows how parents can help build their reading habits, vocabulary, and thinking skills—efforts that can also support young children's learning. It encourages families to think, make judgments, and express themselves together from an
Lee Kwan-ho: Lighthouse parenting
For parents wondering how to raise children wisely, this book draws on the teachings of Eastern and Western philosophy to show how to help children find true happiness. “English kindergartens,” “after-school classes,” and “career-exploration programs” are among the many things parents worry over for their children. Yet these efforts may pass on society’s problems—such as competition based on ability, disconnected relationships, and blind self-improvement—to children. True parenting means shining a light along the way when a child seeks happiness for themselves. Philosophy’s teachings can help us find that light. The author, who has offered many people comfort and wisdom through philosophical ideas, presents parents with a way of parenting based on watching over a child. By reinterpreting Eastern and Western philosophy, the book offers guidance for resolving the concerns that arise while raising children and establishing a wise approach to parenting. Readers can learn ideas that remain relevant today: the Analects’ guidance on helping children form healthy friendships, Descartes’ account of the integrative thinking children need in this era, and Zhuangzi’s approach to genuine self-directed learning. The book also draws on classics such as Emile and Gyeokmongyogyeol to explore what wise parenting means. It includes space to copy out 65 quotations so readers can commit these philosophical lessons to memory. The author says that just as every person is different, there is no fixed path for parents or children. Therefore, the best parenting a parent can offer is to watch over the child.
Korean title: 등대 육아
Korean author: 이관호
Korean publisher: 온더페이지
ISBN-13: 9791192445748
Reviews
The author, a PhD in philosophy, quotes many great philosophers and explains their ideas in accessible language. The title suggests that we who raise children should shine like lighthouses, but the book also serves as a lighthouse illuminating us as caregivers. Each short chapter introduces a passage from a humanistic classic for parents and children and leaves room to copy it out, helping readers reflect on the book. It seems useful for people just becoming parents, parents of school-age
The biggest takeaway for me after reading this book was that it made me think seriously once again about my role and responsibilities as a parent. The idea of “parenting by watching and guiding” means more than simply teaching and directing a child. I realized that instead of making unavoidable decisions for them or shielding them from every trial and error, we need to help them learn and grow through their own experiences. The book offers various perspectives on wise parenting based on Eastern
When we become parents, we cannot help thinking about the attitude and character we should have and how to raise our children. The author says that ever since his child was born, he has continued to ask himself these questions. He has an elementary-school-aged son, and over the past 10 years, as a father, he has read many books out of concern and interest. He did not just read them; he took notes and organized his thoughts. He added experiences and reflections from raising his son with his
Lee Gwan-ho, who teaches and conducts research at Sahmyook University and has written philosophical essays including What Will You Do With the Rest of Your Fifties? and If Only I Could Rewrite My Life Even Now, presents a philosophical approach to parenting in Lighthouse Parenting. Like a lighthouse that keeps a ship from drifting in the open sea, the book explains how parents can continue raising and educating children while serving as a guiding light. It brings to mind the saying, “The habits
People say that if there are 100 children, there are 100 different paths in parenting, and no single right answer. But as my child approaches age four, there are more and more situations I do not understand, and I wondered how I should respond. Reading Lighthouse Parenting gave me a lot of strength. As children grow, their vocabulary expands, their expressions become more varied, they become more active, and their relationships with peers widen. Their own thoughts grow, too, and they want to do
Perhaps because my child is an only child, I have helped with and explained everything from beginning to end. Whenever I see my child look at me and say, “I can do it by myself,” I think it is important to wait a little and watch, even when they make mistakes or get stuck. There is not much time before my child starts elementary school, and I sometimes think education is as important as play and that they should get ahead of others. I catch myself directing and teaching instead of helping with
Parenting is both frightening and joyful. Before you begin, you reflect on your abilities and how prepared you are. But once you start, you become absorbed in the joy. The growing pile of parenting books at home is proof: you buy them before having a child and keep buying them afterward, because this is a responsibility you cannot afford to fail at. The author, a philosophy major, is one of those dads. He shares his parenting journal and thoughts on raising children, offering a rare perspective
As the title suggests, Lighthouse Parenting is a new parenting book about more than simply watching over children like a lighthouse showing the way: it also discusses what parents should teach them. Through the author's camping trips with his children, the book shows how parents can help build their reading habits, vocabulary, and thinking skills—efforts that can also support young children's learning. It encourages families to think, make judgments, and express themselves together from an
