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.”
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.
Respect and learn from children.
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Type
When to use this quote
- classroom research
- policy design
- parent‑teacher meetings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does treating children as colleagues change research outcomes?
- What responsibilities arise from this view?