Adults Quote by Harvey Kurtzman
“Teenagers are people who act like babies if they're not treated like adults.”
About This Quote
Source Comic Strip: Mad Magazine, 1965
Teenagers demand respect; treating them as children undermines maturity.
In simple terms: Treat teens like adults.
Respect youthful autonomy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- parenting
- workplace mentorship
- media representation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can adults earn teen respect?
- What boundaries foster mutual maturity?
Adults may fear loss of control.