Childhood Quote by Karla Kuskin
““People always say to me "What do you think you'd like to be When you grow up?" And I say, "Why, I think I'd like to be the sky Or be a plane or train or mouse Or maybe a haunted house Or something furry, rough and wild... Or maybe I will stay a child.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Big Book of Kids' Poems, Karla Kuskin, 1975
The speaker imagines limitless possibilities for identity, embracing fantasy and childlike wonder instead of conforming to adult expectations.
In simple terms: Dream big and stay childlike.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imagination, resist pressure to define yourself too early.
Themes
creativity
identity
imagination
Mood
playful
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career choices
- personal growth
- creative play
- self‑acceptance
Key Concepts
childhood wonder
self‑concept
fantasy
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you become if fear vanished?
- How does staying childlike help resilience?
A Different Perspective
May limit practical planning for adulthood.
