Becoming Quote by Boyd K. Packer
“In many places it is literally not safe physically for youngsters to go to school. And in many schools, and its becoming almost generally true, it is spiritually unsafe to attend public schools. Look back over the history of education to the turn of the century and the beginning of the educational philosophies, pragmatism and humanism were the early ones, and they branched out into a number of other philosophies which have led us now into a circumstance where our schools are producing the problems that we face.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1990
Modern public schools can be unsafe physically and spiritually, reflecting a shift from early progressive philosophies to current systemic problems.
In simple terms: Schools may harm kids physically and spiritually.
Key Takeaway
Advocate safer, values‑based education.
Themes
education
school safety
philosophy
humanism
pragmatism
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
critical
analytical
When to use this quote
- parental involvement
- community schools
- policy reform
- alternative education
- mental health support
Key Concepts
progressivism
humanism
secularism
institutional critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities create safer learning spaces?
- What values should guide modern education?
A Different Perspective
Not all schools are unsafe; many provide supportive environments.
