Ability Quote by Richard Dreyfuss
“It is an obvious and blatant stupidity beyond my ability to articulate how dumb it is for us not to teach our children how to run the government.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public lecture on civic education, 2018
He argues that neglecting to teach children governance is a glaring oversight that hampers democratic health.
In simple terms: Teaching kids how to govern is essential.
Key Takeaway
Educate youth on civic responsibilities.
Themes
education
citizenship
government
responsibility
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
advocacy
educational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- parental guidance
- community workshops
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Democratic participation
civic literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make civic education engaging?
- What age-appropriate methods teach governance?
A Different Perspective
Complex political systems may be hard for children to grasp fully.
