Child Quote by William Stanley Jevons
“The child which overbalances itself in learning to walk is experimenting on the law of gravity.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Theory of Political Economy, 1871
Children learn by testing physical laws, turning play into scientific discovery.
In simple terms: Kids discover physics through play.
Encourage experiential learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- preschool activities
- science workshops
- parent‑child experiments
- outdoor exploration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn everyday actions into learning moments?
- What safety measures are needed?
Children may misinterpret concepts without guidance.