Children Quote by Gilbert Highet
“The relation between parents and children is essentially based on teaching.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: "Education and the Family", 1970
Parent‑child relationships are fundamentally educational, with parents teaching values and knowledge.
In simple terms: Parents teach children as a core relationship.
Key Takeaway
Foster learning environments at home.
Themes
family
education
development
Mood
nurturing
serious
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- home schooling
- life lessons
- cultural traditions
Key Concepts
pedagogy
socialization
intergenerational transmission
Questions to Reflect On
- What values do you teach your children?
- How can teaching be mutual?
A Different Perspective
Teaching can become authoritarian if not balanced with dialogue.
