Adolescence Quote by Alice Englert
“I think that every child grows up with the ideas that what we our given, is our society. Your education, and your mother and father, they tell you this is how it is, but then you hit adolescence and you think, 'Is it? Why? Why is it like that?' Sometimes that questioning leads to something more. Sometimes it doesn't, and we just continue these cycles.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2022
Children inherit societal narratives, but adolescence can spark critical questioning that may break or perpetuate cycles.
In simple terms: Kids learn norms; teens may question them.
Key Takeaway
Encourage reflective questioning in youth.
Themes
identity
society
adolescence
critical thinking
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- family discussions
- peer groups
- media consumption
Key Concepts
socialization
cognitive development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you foster healthy doubt?
- What role do families play in shaping belief?
A Different Perspective
Questioning can be suppressed by authority pressure.
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