Busy Quote by Shirley Henderson

“French parents don't worry that they're going to damage their kids by frustrating them. To the contrary, they think their kids will be damaged…

— Pamela Druckerman

French children seem to be able to play by themselves in a way.

— Pamela Druckerman

French parents are very concerned about their kids. They know about pedophiles, allergies, and choking hazards. They take reasonable precautions. But they aren't panicked…

— Pamela Druckerman

Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury; the time spent engaged in it is not time that could…

— Kay Redfield Jamison

Children are resilient - they can always find a way to play.

— Katie Melua

For children, play is exceedingly seriously & important

— Fred Rogers

It is not an exaggeration to say that play is as basic to your child's total development as good food, cleanliness, and rest.

— Joanne E Oppenheim

The French believe that kids feel confident when they're able to do things for themselves, and do those things well. After children have learned…

— Pamela Druckerman

Since the beginning of time, children have not liked to study. They would much rather play, and if you have their interests at heart,…

— Carl Orff

“When I ask French parents what they most want for their children, they say things like "to feel comfortable in their own skin" and…

— Pamela Druckerman

Children play to learn, shouldnt we all learn to play?

— Leora Lazarus

We have 200,000 kids a year who drop out of the French school system and have no hope. They become a drag on society.

— Xavier Niel