Children Quote by Buffy Sainte-Marie
“All kids, I think, are creative, but they get it pounded out of them in school.”
About This Quote
Children are naturally inventive, but formal education often suppresses that creativity.
In simple terms: School can stifle natural creativity.
Key Takeaway
Protect and nurture creative instincts.
Themes
education
creativity
development
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
inspirational
critical
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- parenting
- curriculum design
Key Concepts
conformity
innate imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- What changes could schools make to preserve creativity?
- How can parents counteract creative suppression?
A Different Perspective
Not all schooling is suppressive; some programs foster creativity.
