Adults Quote by Adam Fletcher
“Adultism leads to a phenomenon of little adults, who are young people who are treated as adults-in-the-making. A non-discriminatory perspective would be to treat children and youth as whole and complete people right now.”
About This Quote
Source Article: “Rethinking Youth Empowerment,” 2021
Critiques adult‑centric views that diminish youth agency, urging full recognition of children as complete individuals.
In simple terms: Treat youth as whole people now.
Key Takeaway
Respect youth autonomy today.
Themes
adultism
youth empowerment
equality
Mood
serious
hopeful
Type
advocacy
educational
When to use this quote
- education reform
- community programs
- policy making
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
social justice
developmental psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can adults share power responsibly?
- What structures support youth decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
Adults may fear loss of control.
![“I have always loved kids. They are little adults with so much personality, and it is fun to work with that. Whether that means donating school supplies or medication, or [using my celebrity] to get them a bone marrow transplant, I want to help.” quote by Rihanna](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c7/rihanna-905_adults_i-have-always-loved-kids-they-are-little_368901.jpg)
![“He [an earnest young reporter] seemed to share the view of many intelligent, well-educated, well-meaning people that, while adult literature may aim to be art, the object of children's books is to whip the little rascals into shape.” quote by Katherine Paterson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2cf/katherine-paterson-2365_adults_he-an-earnest-young-reporter-seemed-to-s_6101.jpg)
