Children Quote by C. Sommerville
“If our entertainment culture seems debased and unsatisfying, the hope is that our children will create something of greater worth.But it is as if we expect them to create out of nothing, like God, for the encouragement of creativity is in the popular mind, opposed to instruction. There is little sense that creativity must grow out of tradition, even when it is critical of that tradition, and children are scarcely being given the materials on which their creativity could work”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Cultural Critique on Creativity, 1990s
The quote argues that modern entertainment lacks depth, and society expects children to create greatness without providing the necessary cultural foundations and instruction.
In simple terms: Kids need tradition and guidance to be truly creative.
Key Takeaway
Provide rich cultural foundations for creative growth.
Themes
creativity
education
culture
tradition
children
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
critical
analytical
When to use this quote
- schools
- family upbringing
- media consumption
- art programs
Key Concepts
cultural criticism
creative development
pedagogy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance tradition with innovation?
- What resources best nurture children's creativity?
A Different Perspective
Creativity can also thrive through rebellion against tradition, not just by following it.
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