Daniel Donahoo
Daniel is the author of Idolising Children. He is a fellow with public policy think tank, OzProspect and can be contacted at donahoo@ozprospect.org or join Daniel's broadcast email list and keep in touch with his latest work. Daniel's most recent articles and media appearances are listed below.
Bricks and mortar don't care for children
In today's Eureka Street, I have a piece that I have been thinking about writing for some time. James Heckman is an outstanding researcher, it is a pity his work has become so blurred when talking about the development of young children and where we should invest the resources available to support them.
Nice kids do win, eventually - Sydney Morning Herald
Journalist and mum, Allison Tait, has written a nice piece as she struggles (as we all do) with the challenges of raising children to become competent and capable adults in this increasingly competitive world. She gives some of the ideas in Idolising Children a run.
Kids and computers in care - Herald Sun
Daniel was quoted in the Herald Sun today in an article by Susie O'Brien titled "Kindy kids on the keyboard".
Review of Idolising Children at pregnancy.com.au
"In his new book Idolising Children, 29-year-old father of two, and government consultant on young parenting issues, Daniel Donahoo, wants us to have a new relationship with our childhood. Donahoo argues that today\'s parents adversely affect their children as well as themselves though their obsession with extraordinary children and perfect parenting."
Quoted in the New York Times
Today I was quoted in the New York Times, which was quite a surprise. It is in an article discussing the world of Bindi Irwin.