Children Quote by Samuel R. Delany
““We try to bring up our children so that they are protected from the world's evils, only to find we've raised a pack of innocents who seem to be about to stumble into them at every turn just from sheer stupidity!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dhalgren, 1975
Parents protect children from evil, yet children’s ignorance leads them into danger, critiquing over‑protectiveness.
In simple terms: Over‑protecting can create naive victims.
Key Takeaway
Balance protection with education.
Themes
parenting
ignorance
danger
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
literary
social commentary
When to use this quote
- Child safety programs
- school curricula
- parent‑child communication
Key Concepts
Sociology
education
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach children about real dangers?
- What balance between safety and awareness?
A Different Perspective
Protection can breed complacency.
