Airplane Quote by Sarah Ruhl
“No one likes kids. We say we do, and we take pictures of pregnant women for People Magazine, but really they're commodities - we hate them around, we hate them on airplanes, we consider them a grand imposition and almost a style choice.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
The speaker criticizes societal hypocrisy toward children, treating them as burdens despite outward affection.
In simple terms: People claim to love kids but treat them as inconveniences.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address hidden biases toward children.
Themes
hypocrisy
parenthood
social attitudes
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
social commentary
observational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- public spaces
- media representation
Key Concepts
commodification
social pressure
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile stated affection with actual behavior?
- What societal changes could reduce viewing children as burdens?
A Different Perspective
Children are not commodities; they deserve respect and support.
