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Children Quote by Edward Zigler

“I study children, and they're my subjects in my studies. They're my colleagues, really, all these little kids. And I owe them.” quote by Edward Zigler
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“I study children, and they're my subjects in my studies. They're my colleagues, really, all these little kids. And I owe them.”

Edward Zigler

About This Quote

Source Interview: Oral History of Child Development, 1995

The speaker views children as collaborative partners in research, emphasizing mutual respect and responsibility.

In simple terms: Children are treated as research partners and colleagues.

Key Takeaway

Respect and learn from children.

Themes

education collaboration ethics

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • classroom research
  • policy design
  • parent‑teacher meetings

Key Concepts

developmental psychology participatory research

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does treating children as colleagues change research outcomes?
  • What responsibilities arise from this view?
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