Children Quote by Mikhail Bakunin
“Children do not constitute anyone's property: they are neither the property of their parents nor even of society. They belong only to their own future freedom.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: "Statism and Anarchy", 1865
Children belong to their future freedom, not to parents or society, emphasizing autonomy and self‑determination.
In simple terms: Children own their future freedom.
Respect children's autonomy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education policy
- child welfare
- legal reforms
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect children's future freedom?
- What responsibilities do adults have toward this autonomy?
Societal expectations may conflict with autonomy.