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Child Quote by John Dewey

“A child may have to be snatched with roughness away from a fire so that he shall not be burnt.” quote by John Dewey
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“A child may have to be snatched with roughness away from a fire so that he shall not be burnt.”

John Dewey

About This Quote

Source Book: Experience and Education, John Dewey, 1938

A child must be forcibly removed from danger to prevent harm.

In simple terms: Remove child from danger to protect.

Key Takeaway

Act quickly to safeguard.

Themes

safety responsibility childhood

Mood

concerned protective

Type

advice ethical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • fire safety
  • emergency response

Key Concepts

Ethics protective intervention

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance urgency with compassion?
  • When is force justified?
A Different Perspective

May cause trauma if not handled gently.

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