Children Quote by Ray Bradbury
““I'm afraid of children my own age. They kill each other. Did it always use to be that way? My uncle says no. Six of my friends have been shot in the last year alone. Ten of them died in car wrecks. I'm afraid of them and they don't like me because I'm afraid. My uncle says his grandfather remembered when children didn't kill each other. But that was a long time ago when they had things different.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: Unknown, 1970
Describes fear of peers’ violence, generational decline, and yearning for safer times.
In simple terms: Afraid of violent peers, longs for peaceful past.
Key Takeaway
Seek safety and community healing.
Themes
fear
violence
generational trauma
community
hope
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
social
reflective
When to use this quote
- neighborhood watch programs
- youth mentorship
- peace education
Key Concepts
social decay
childhood safety
historical nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you contribute to safer communities?
- What lessons can be learned from past generations?
A Different Perspective
Idealizes past without addressing current causes.
