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“The educator should do anything but advise the child to do what everybody does. He should rather rejoice when he sees in the child tendencies to deviation.” quote by Ellen Key
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“The educator should do anything but advise the child to do what everybody does. He should rather rejoice when he sees in the child tendencies to deviation.”

Ellen Key

About This Quote

Source Book: Children’s Education, early 20th century

Advocates encouraging children to develop unique, nonconformist traits rather than following the crowd.

In simple terms: Support individuality over conformity in education.

Key Takeaway

Foster creative thinking and personal growth.

Themes

education individuality creativity nonconformity

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • curriculum design
  • mentoring
  • school policy

Key Concepts

Progressive pedagogy self‑actualization innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can schools balance individuality with community?
  • What role does conformity play in learning?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on deviation may neglect social cohesion.

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