Age Quote by Deborah Kaplan
![“I don't know if it [Mary and Jane] is a do-over or wanting someone to have made certain entertainment for us that did not exist when we were that age, but we keep going back and doing it again. I have a 12-year-old girl now and I want to make things that will speak to her. Things that will that…” quote by Deborah Kaplan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/572/deborah-kaplan-39729_age_i-don-t-know-if-it-mary-and-jane-is-a-do_1832818.jpg)
“I don't know if it [Mary and Jane] is a do-over or wanting someone to have made certain entertainment for us that did not exist when we were that age, but we keep going back and doing it again. I have a 12-year-old girl now and I want to make things that will speak to her. Things that will that have lessons for her to take away.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast discussion on parenting and media, 2023
The speaker reflects on revisiting nostalgic media, questioning whether it’s a repeat or a desire for new, meaningful content for the next generation, and hopes to create lasting lessons for her daughter.
In simple terms: She wants to make lasting, lessons lessons for her daughter, not just repeat old media.
Key Takeaway
Create new, meaningful content for younger audiences.
Themes
parenting
media
nostalgia
legacy
education
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family movie nights
- children's book projects
- educational podcasts
- school curriculum development
Key Concepts
intergenerational storytelling
cultural transmission
creative responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure your creations are both timeless and relevant?
- What lessons from your own childhood are still valuable today?
A Different Perspective
Balancing nostalgia with originality can be challenging, and not all lessons resonate across generations.
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