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“Children are nothing but a problem people create and then congratulate themselves on solving.” quote by Curtis Sittenfeld
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““Children are nothing but a problem people create and then congratulate themselves on solving.””

Curtis Sittenfeld

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Kiss Quotient” by Curtis Sittenfeld, 2018

Children are viewed as problems created by adults, who then celebrate solving them.

In simple terms: Adults treat kids as issues to fix.

Key Takeaway

Reevaluate how we view children.

Themes

parenting societal expectations psychology

Mood

thoughtful concerned

Type

social philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family dynamics
  • education reform

Key Concepts

responsibility growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we empower children?
  • What does “solving” a child mean?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on fixing can ignore children's agency.

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