Adults Quote by Paul Goodman
“The stultifying effect of the movies is not that the children see them but that their parents do, as if Hollywood provided a plausible adult recreation to grow up into.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Growing Up in the 1960s, Paul Goodman, 1965
Children are influenced more by their parents' media consumption than by the movies themselves, as parents treat Hollywood as a model for adult behavior.
In simple terms: Kids imitate parents' media habits.
Key Takeaway
Watch and discuss movies with kids.
Themes
media influence
parenting
culture
role models
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- family movie night
- parental guidance
- media literacy
- generational habits
Key Concepts
social learning
cultural transmission
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your media choice shape your child's view?
- What adult values do you want to model?
A Different Perspective
Parents may unintentionally endorse harmful content.
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