Would You Buy 'Physics for Babies' Books?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the idea of purchasing 'Physics for Babies' books, exploring the motivations and opinions of participants regarding their value and purpose. The scope includes personal preferences, potential marketability, and the impact of such books on early childhood development.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism about the utility of 'Physics for Babies' books, suggesting they may not be beneficial for actual learning.
  • Others argue that the books could serve as a humorous gift for parents rather than educational tools for children.
  • A participant mentions the importance of encouraging parents to engage with their children through reading, regardless of the content.
  • One participant reflects on their own experience decorating a baby room, implying that visual stimulation may be more effective than books.
  • Another participant shares personal memories of childhood books, questioning the idea that early exposure to such material is easily forgotten.
  • Some participants indicate they are not part of the target market for these books, either personally or in terms of their parenting approach.
  • One participant notes they would buy the books as a gift for a neighbor, indicating a willingness to support others in their parenting journey.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express mixed feelings about the value of 'Physics for Babies' books, with no clear consensus on their educational merit or marketability. Multiple competing views remain regarding their purpose and effectiveness.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions reflect personal anecdotes and subjective experiences, which may not universally apply to all readers or contexts. The conversation includes varying assumptions about the role of early childhood literature in development.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in parenting, early childhood education, or the intersection of humor and educational materials may find this discussion relevant.

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Would you buy these books?



 
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jack action said:
Would you buy these books?




No.
 
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Nope. Next up: Surgery for babies.
But I'd sell them if I could make a lot of money.
By the time they get to High School they won't remember any of it. Anything that encourages parents to put their smart phone down and read to babies is a good thing, IMO.
 
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Yes, to amuse the parents of the kid, not for the kid to learn from.
 
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I was quite pleased with myself when I decorated the new baby room with wallpaper, Aa Bb Cc....123 .... running round the middle.
All straight.

Even that was probably over the top, pretty colours and pictures would have been just as good probably.

Visually for a baby.

Not as stimulating as dad talking and singing though.
 
I'm not in the target market.
 
DaveE said:
By the time they get to High School they won't remember any of it.
I dunno. To this day I remember The Little Engine That Could, Bartholomew And The Oobleck, Ping The Duck, The Elephant's Child, Brer Rabbit, and Little Black Sambo.

One day I was driving to University of California and saw Octavian Popp waiting for a bus. I stopped and said, "hop on, Popp."

It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.
 
jack action said:
Would you buy these books?
For myself? No.

For a neighbor who just had a baby? Yes, I did.
 
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