I am Quote by Benjamin Spock
“As a peace activist, I am dismayed by the encouragement of aggressiveness and violence by television, movies, and war toys.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The New Way of Parenting", 1970
Media and toys promote aggression, conflicting with peace activism values and influencing societal violence.
In simple terms: Media and toys encourage aggression, opposing peace values.
Advocate for non-violent media and toys.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- advertising
- toy industry
- educational reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you promote peaceful media?
- What alternatives exist for aggressive toys?
Changing entrenched media habits is difficult.