Schn, das Du da bist

In order for children and adolescents to grow into life with their innate curiosity and desire to create, they need our trust, encouragement, appreciation, recognition, and affection in their homes and schools. Barbara Maria Bittner shares heartfelt, 'lived' stories of such encounters at eye level with her students from primary and secondary schools. The stories depict both successes and failures, free from any finger-pointing. They aim to inspire teachers, parents, and education students to engage in their own pedagogical actions. In her work as an IP consultant with individuals struggling with addiction and prisoners, Bittner has witnessed many people who lacked this support during their childhood and youth at home and, unfortunately, also in school. Highlighting the connection between experiencing support and the absence of it is a heartfelt concern for Bittner. A highly valuable addition to this book is the quotes from renowned experts who illuminate the importance of pedagogy from their respective fields: psychosomatic physician Joachim Bauer, neurobiologist Gerald Hüther, philosopher Richard David Precht, Maria Montessori, Alfred Adler, and Socrates.