Skip to content

Children not only have to learn what their parents learned…

“Children not only have to learn what their parents learned in school, but also have to learn how to learn. This has to be recognized as a new problem which is only partly solved.” quote by Margaret Mead
Download Open image
“Children not only have to learn what their parents learned in school, but also have to learn how to learn. This has to be recognized as a new problem which is only partly solved.”

Margaret Mead

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Education must teach not only content but also learning how to learn, a problem still only partly solved.

In simple terms: Learning how to learn is essential and

Key Takeaway

Focus on meta‑learning skills.

Themes

education learning meta‑learning problem solving development

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • schools
  • parental guidance
  • self‑study
  • workshops
  • online courses

Key Concepts

Pedagogy constructivism self‑directed learning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can schools embed meta‑learning?
  • What habits support lifelong learning?
A Different Perspective

Even with meta‑learning, resources and guidance may be lacking.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Margaret Mead

Explore all 314 Margaret Mead quotes

More Children quotes

Browse all 62,396 Children quotes