Always Quote by David Almond
“It's always been the case that politicians want different things from children than good educators do. Good educators want imaginative, exploratory beings, but politicians just want economic units.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time", 2003
Politicians view children as future economic contributors, while educators see them as imaginative, exploratory individuals.
In simple terms: Politicians see kids as economic units; educators see them as creative beings.
Key Takeaway
Balance economic goals with nurturing imagination.
Themes
education
politics
child development
economics
creativity
Mood
critical
inspirational
reflective
Type
social
educational
When to use this quote
- government
- schools
- nonprofits
- family discussions
Key Concepts
policy design
curriculum development
parental guidance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policy support creative learning?
- What incentives align economic and imaginative goals?
A Different Perspective
Economic focus can limit holistic child growth.
