Adults Quote by James P. Comer
“Many more children observe attitudes, values and ways different from or in conflict with those of their families, social networks,and institutions. Yet today's young people are no more mature or capable of handling the increased conflicting and often stimulating information they receive than were young people of the past, who received the information and had more adult control of and advice about the information they did receive.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Child Development Perspectives, 1990
Children absorb conflicting values from various sources but lack the maturity to process them effectively, similar to past generations despite more information.
In simple terms: Kids get mixed messages and aren’t ready to handle them.
Key Takeaway
Teach critical thinking early.
Themes
family
media
conflict
development
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
advisory
analytical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- media literacy
- community programs
Key Concepts
social learning
information overload
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can adults guide youth through conflicting messages?
- What tools help teens evaluate information?
A Different Perspective
Too much information can overwhelm without guidance.
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