I think I can communicate with kids because I don’t try to…
““I think I can communicate with kids because I don’t try to communicate with kids. Ninety percent of the children’s books patronize the child and say there’s a difference between you and me, so you listen to this story. I, for some reason or another, don’t do that. I treat the child as an equal.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker emphasizes treating children as equals rather than condescending to them, fostering genuine communication.
In simple terms: Treat kids as equals for real connection.
Speak to children as peers.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teaching
- writing children's books
- parenting
- storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you show respect to a child in conversation?
- What changes when you stop patronizing?
May not work with children who expect authority or clear hierarchy.