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All we can do when we think of kids today is think of more hours of school, earlier age at the computer, and curfews. Wh
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"All we can do when we think of kids today is think of more hours of school, earlier age at the computer, and curfews. Who would want to grow up in that world?"

- James Hillman

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This quote by James Hillman speaks to the present state of youth in our society. He is expressing his issue that children today are going through an environment that is overly structured and focused on scholastic accomplishment. He is suggesting that the present system of education is not favorable to a healthy childhood, which kids must be allowed to check out and develop in a more natural way. He is likewise questioning the need for such rigorous guidelines and guidelines, such as curfews, and the use of computer systems at an early age. Hillman is suggesting that this type of environment is not favorable to a healthy youth, which kids must be permitted to explore and develop in a more natural way. He is advocating for a more balanced approach to childhood, one that allows kids to be kids and to enjoy their youth without the pressures of academic accomplishment.

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