Book Quote by Paul Goodman
“Wrong' training can be a very innocent thing. Consider a father who allows his child to read good books. That child may soon cease to watch television or go to the movies, nor will he eventually read Book-of-the-Month Club selections, because they are ludicrous and dull. As a young man, then, he will effectually be excluded from all of Madison Avenue and Hollywood and most of publishing, because what moves him or what he creates is quite irrelevant to what is going on: it is too fine. His father has brought him up as a dodo.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Growing Up Absurd by Paul Goodman, 1960
Overprotective guidance can limit exposure to diverse experiences, leading to narrow perspectives and missed opportunities.
In simple terms: Overprotective parenting narrows horizons.
Key Takeaway
Encourage varied experiences.
Themes
parenting
education
culture
creativity
socialization
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family life
- educational choices
- career decisions
- media consumption
Key Concepts
conformity
exposure
development
Questions to Reflect On
- How might broader experiences shape personal growth?
- What risks arise from overly sheltered upbringing?
A Different Perspective
Balance guidance with freedom to explore.
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