Paul Mier, Rousseau and Emile

Back in college I had a great professor who was also a great human being, Paul Mier. Among other good things that I've learned from him, as I was half asleep as his lectures, I remember hearing

"Before you have children read Emile by Rousseau"

Of course it was in context which I missed, as we were studying the Social Contract. Nonetheless, I'm 15 years later, with a kid, reading the thing and I tell the same words to any person that has or plans to have children. It'd be great if you read it regardless - it may be the biggest eye opener I've laid my eyes on. So..

"Read Emile by Rousseau".



You'll see.

PS Paul Mier is a political science professor who, if he didn't move, lives in the Vancouver area and could still be teaching at Capilano College. Great man.