The psychologist Filipa Castanhinha challenges the popular idea that a slap never hurt anyone, questioning widely rooted beliefs about education and child discipline. The work invites parents to question the educational traditions they inherited from their own parents and grandparents.
Castanhinha made her literary debut with the book "O Colo (Não) Vicia," which addresses how caregivers deal with raising children and the social pressures associated with this challenge. The author proposes a deep reflection on educational practices that are passed down from generation to generation without being questioned.
The book argues that doing things differently from our own parents should not be seen as ingratitude, but rather as a sign of knowledge and personal evolution. Castanhinha encourages parents to develop their own tools for parenting, instead of simply replicating what they learned.
The work comes as a guide for those who wish to better understand family dynamics and build a more conscious relationship with their children, warning about the impacts that certain educational practices can have on children's development.
