"As long as any adult thinks that he, like the parents and teachers of old, can become introspective, invoking his own youth to understand the youth before him, he is lost"
- Margaret Mead
About this Quote
This quote by Margaret Mead suggests that grownups should not rely on their own experiences of youth to understand the youth of today. Instead, adults ought to take a more objective technique to understanding the more youthful generation. Adults ought to not presume that their own experiences are the very same as those of the present youth. Instead, they should take the time to discover the current youth culture and the problems that they face. Adults must likewise be open to new ideas and perspectives, and be willing to listen to the voices of the youth. By doing so, grownups can acquire a better understanding of the youth and be much better geared up to assist them.
This quote is written / told by Margaret Mead between December 16, 1901 and November 15, 1978. She was a famous Scientist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Age. The author also have 38 other quotes.
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