Bad Quote by Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
“Growing up as a little kid, you're always told, 'If you see the police, tell us.' So you're like, 'Whoa, are they the bad people or not?' It makes you think.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast discussion, 2022
A child learns that authority can be ambiguous, prompting critical thinking about trust and power.
In simple terms: Kids question police motives.
Key Takeaway
Encourage questioning of authority.
Themes
trust
authority
critical thinking
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- school
- community
- law enforcement
- family discussions
Key Concepts
socialization
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you teach children to assess authority?
- When should you trust officials?
A Different Perspective
Authority is not always clear‑cut; context matters.
![“How are people who are young and look like Oscar [Grant] portrayed in the media? You gotta think about that. And somebody given a badge and a gun and told to go police in those communities, all of a sudden they got to protect and serve and talk to people they never even spent time with [and] they…” quote by Michael B. Jordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b1a/michael-b-jordan-3540_badges_how-are-people-who-are-young-and-look-li_269590.jpg)
