Children Quote by Anonymous
““Too often, I think, children are required to write before they have anything to say. Teach them to think and read and talk with self-repression, and they will write because they cannot help it.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Education critique, 2018
He argues children should think, read, and discuss before being forced to write, so writing becomes natural.
In simple terms: Children need thinking and reading before writing.
Foster thinking before writing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Classroom teaching
- writing workshops
- literacy programs
- parental guidance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teachers balance thinking and writing?
- What activities develop self‑expression?
May underestimate the value of early writing practice.