Children Quote by Neil Postman
“Children enter school as question marks and leave as periods.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Amusing Ourselves to Death, Neil Postman, 1985
Education transforms curiosity into certainty, often suppressing questioning.
In simple terms: School turns curiosity into certainty.
Encourage questioning in education.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- curriculum design
- parental guidance
- student self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teachers preserve wonder?
- What habits nurture lifelong learning?
Over‑emphasis on certainty can stifle creativity.