Cases Quote by David Almond
“Its 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 Novel: Skellig, David Almond, 1998
Politicians view children as future economic assets, while educators see them as imaginative beings, highlighting conflicting priorities.
In simple terms: Politicians see kids as economic units; educators see them as creative.
Advocate for education that nurtures imagination over profit.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- political debates
- parenting workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance economic needs with creative education?
- What policies support imaginative learning?
The quote may generalize complex policy issues.