Children Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“The practical question, then, is what to do with the children. Tolerate them at home we will not. Let them run loose in the streets we dare not until our streets become safe places for children, which, to our utter shame, they are not at present, though they can hardly be worse than some homes and some schools.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Pygmalion, 1912
Society must protect children by improving homes, schools, and public safety rather than ignoring them.
In simple terms: Children need safe environments at home and in public.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic failures to protect children.
Themes
responsibility
child welfare
public safety
social reform
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
advocacy
social commentary
When to use this quote
- parenting
- school administration
- city planning
- community activism
Key Concepts
social policy
urban planning
education
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities balance home and public safety for children?
- What policies most effectively protect vulnerable youth?
A Different Perspective
Improving one area does not fix all problems; resources are limited.
