Adolescents Quote by David Elkind
“We see these adolescents mourning for a lost childhood.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Play by David Elkind, 2007
Adolescents mourn lost childhoods, indicating a cultural shift that deprives them of play and wonder.
In simple terms: Youth feel loss of childhood freedom.
Encourage play and creativity for teens.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school programs
- community activities
- family bonding
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we restore play in teen lives?
- What societal factors cause this loss?
May generalize all teens; not all experience loss similarly.