Children Quote by Quintilian
“It is the nurse that the child first hears, and her words that he will first attempt to imitate.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Institutio Oratoria, 95 AD
Children first imitate the nurse’s speech, shaping early language.
In simple terms: Early speech models shape development.
Key Takeaway
Provide positive language models early.
Themes
education
language
development
Mood
instructive
analytical
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- early education
- speech therapy
Key Concepts
social learning
early childhood influence
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are the primary language models in your life?
- How can you model desired speech?
A Different Perspective
Children also learn from peers and media.
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