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Children Quote by Isaac Bashevis Singer

“We write not only for children but also for their parents. They, too, are serious children.” quote by Isaac Bashevis Singer
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“We write not only for children but also for their parents. They, too, are serious children.”

Isaac Bashevis Singer

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.

Key Takeaway

Write with dual audiences in mind.

Themes

family literature generational

Mood

thoughtful warm

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • parent‑child bedtime reading
  • educational curricula
  • family workshops

Key Concepts

Narrative empathy dual audience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can writers balance child and adult perspectives?
  • What makes a story timeless across ages?
A Different Perspective

Adults may resist being treated as children.

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