Children Quote by Joe Queenan
““Children are not born with their hearts hardened in this fashion, not even Irish-Catholic children. They have to be taught by professionals.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great American Book Club, Joe Queenan, 2016
Children are not naturally prejudiced; societal biases are taught by authority figures.
In simple terms: Prejudice is learned, not innate.
Key Takeaway
Address bias through education.
Themes
prejudice
education
socialization
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- schools
- family gatherings
- media consumption
- policy making
Key Concepts
cultural conditioning
authority influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do authority figures shape children's views?
- What role can education play in reducing bias?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-seated attitudes is slow and may meet resistance.
