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The Montessori method is gaining popularity, and for good reason--it is eminently child-centered and focused on laudable values such as curiosity, independence, and respect. Research shows that Montessori-schooled children are calm, confident, and intelligent, and grow up to become responsible, community-minded, emotionally intelligent adults. But Montessori has been criticized as elitist--Montessori nurseries and schools are oversubscribed and expensive, and books that show you how to apply the principles at home suggest an overhaul of your house as you set it up to suit your child's play and learning needs. But the Montessori approach has the potential to bridge the world's inequality gap, instilling values such as respect and fairness amongst peers.