Children Quote by Bradley R.E. Wright
““In 2800 BC, an Assyrian stone tablet lamented that “our earth is degenerate in these latter days . . . children no longer obey their parents.””
About This Quote
Source Historical Text: Assyrian Tablet, c. 2800 BC
Ancient lament about moral decline and youth disobedience.
In simple terms: Children no longer obey parents.
Key Takeaway
Address moral education.
Themes
morality
generational conflict
history
Mood
concerned
historical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- civic education
- cultural studies
Key Concepts
ancient societies
social decay
Questions to Reflect On
- What values are we losing today?
- How do we teach respect across generations?
A Different Perspective
Ancient concerns may not map directly to modern contexts.
![“We sing and have done so constantly, "We thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet to guide us in these latter days." [Hymns, no. 19.] There are a great many who . . . put a postscript to that and say: "Provided he guides us to suit our own fancies and our own whims." The prophets of God, from Joseph Smith…” quote by Heber J. Grant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7f0/heber-j-grant-4570_latter-days_we-sing-and-have-done-so-constantly-we-t_135665.jpg)
