Art Quote by Maurice Sendak
“I think people should be given a test much like driver's tests as to whether they're capable of being parents! It's an art form. I talk a lot. And I think a lot. And I draw a lot. But never in a million years would I have been a parent. That's just work that's too hard.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2010 interview, Maurice Sendak, The New Yorker
He suggests parenting should be tested like driving, implying it requires skill and responsibility.
In simple terms: Parenting needs a skill test.
Key Takeaway
Consider formal parenting assessments.
Themes
responsibility
family
assessment
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
ethical
social
When to use this quote
- adoption
- foster care
- parenting education
- policy debate
Key Concepts
parenting competence
societal expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- Should parenting be regulated?
- Can a test predict parenting success?
A Different Perspective
Testing may not capture love or intuition.
