Children Quote by David Elkind
“So while it is true that children are exposed to more information and a greater variety of experiences than were children of the past, it does not follow that they automatically become more sophisticated. We always know much more than we understand, and with the torrent of information to which young people are exposed, the gap between knowing and understanding, between experience and learning, has become even greater than it was in the past.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hurried Child, 1999
More information exposure does not equal deeper understanding; the gap between knowing and comprehending has widened.
In simple terms: Info ≠ understanding.
Key Takeaway
Focus on deep learning.
Themes
education
information overload
development
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- schools
- parenting
- self‑education
- policy making
Key Concepts
cognitive development
media literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we bridge the knowing‑understanding gap?
- What strategies help transform information into wisdom?
A Different Perspective
Simply increasing data without guidance can overwhelm learners.
