<DIV><P>Are children empty boxes into which we pour knowledge and wisdom? Or are they naturally predisposed to acquire these things? David H. Albert presents a collection of articles laden with gems, -including the single most important lesson to teach a child. -Topics include:</P><P>How children learn to read.<br> "Perfection"—Why children are perfectionists and how to respond.<br>How to encourage your child to seek greater challenges and achievements.<br>Teens and what to do about them.<br>Why the testing is destroying our schools.</P><P>"Once again David Albert applies his genius to children."—John Gatto, -author of the bestseller, <I>Dumbing Us Down</I></P><P><B>David H. Albert</B> is the author of <I>And the Skylark Sings with Me</I>.</P></DIV>