--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I thought children were pure and…" description: "\"I thought children were pure and innocent, and that was inherently better.\" — Mara Wilson" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/723/mara-wilson-4981_children_i-thought-children-were-pure-and-innocen_2694761.png" --- # I thought children were pure and innocent, and that was… ![“I thought children were pure and innocent, and that was inherently better.” quote by Mara Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/723/mara-wilson-4981_children_i-thought-children-were-pure-and-innocen_2694761.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/723/mara-wilson-4981_children_i-thought-children-were-pure-and-innocen_2694761.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/723/mara-wilson-4981_children_i-thought-children-were-pure-and-innocen_2694761.png) > “I thought children were pure and innocent, and that was inherently better.” [Mara Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mara-wilson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Children are often idealized as pure, but this view may be simplistic and not inherently superior. **In simple terms:** Children aren't inherently better. Key Takeaway Avoid idealizing innocence. Themes family innocence idealization Mood thoughtful critical Type philosophical psychological When to use this quote - parenting - education - media analysis - personal growth Key Concepts psychology developmental stages Questions to Reflect On - How does idealizing children affect relationships? - What balanced view can you adopt? A Different Perspective Idealization can ignore real challenges. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Children](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/children/) ## Related quotes > [I didn't trust adults because I thought they were all kind of corrupted. 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