Who Do You Want Your Child to Be?

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Duration: 1 hour

David Baddiel, father of two, sets out to answer one of the greatest questions a parent can ask: how best to educate your child.

Taking in the latest scientific research, David uncovers some unconventional approaches: from the parent hot-hosing his child to record-breaking feats of maths, to a school that pays hard cash for good grades.

David witnesses a ground-breaking experiment that suggests a child's destiny can be predicted at four, and hears the three little words that can ruin a child's chance of success for good. He also uncovers the neurological basis for why teenagers can be stroppy and explosive and has his own brain tinkered with to experience what it is like to struggle at school.

Through it all, David's quest remains true: to maximise his child's potential for success and happiness.

Last on

Wed 1 Apr 2009 02:20 BBC One except HD

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    David Baddiel goes in search of the best way to maximise his children's potential for success and happiness.

Credits

Director
Stephen Cooter
Producer
Stephen Cooter
Producer
Andrew Cohen

Broadcasts

  • Tue 17 Mar 2009 21:00 BBC HD

  • Tue 17 Mar 2009 21:00 BBC Two except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland (Analogue)

  • Wed 18 Mar 2009 21:00 BBC Two only on Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland (Analogue)

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