The Megyn Kelly Show Malcolm Gladwell on Gender Identity in Kids, Becoming a Dad, and Working From Home | Ep. 392
Sep 15, 2022
Malcolm Gladwell, a Canadian journalist and best-selling author known for works like "Outliers," dives into parenting and gender identity. He discusses how parents might hinder their kids' potential by holding them back and debates whether specialization or diverse experiences are more beneficial. Gladwell also explores the complexities of gender identity in children, emphasizing the importance of nurturing natural behaviors. He shares thoughts on the isolation of remote work and the societal implications of media's influence today.
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Impact of Relative Age
- Relative age within a grade significantly impacts student outcomes, like diagnoses of learning disorders.
- Younger students are overrepresented in negative categories and underrepresented in gifted programs.
Systemic Solutions for Age Disparity
- Design school systems that account for age disparities instead of relying on parents to hold children back.
- Create thoughtful solutions like dividing classes by birth month or adjusting for age in standardized tests.
Unintended Consequences of "Outliers"
- Malcolm Gladwell's book "Outliers" unintentionally influenced some parents to "redshirt" their children.
- Some parents even tried to game IVF to ensure their child's birth month aligned with academic advantages.
