Children Quote by Isaac Bashevis Singer
“We write not only for children but also for their parents. They, too, are serious children.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Children and Their Parents", 1970
Writing serves both children and their adult selves, who retain childlike seriousness.
In simple terms: Stories speak to kids and grown‑up kids alike.
Write with dual audiences in mind.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parent‑child bedtime reading
- educational curricula
- family workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can writers balance child and adult perspectives?
- What makes a story timeless across ages?
Adults may resist being treated as children.