Political Quotes

John Dewey: Adults are equally concerned to act so that the immature learn to think, feel, desire and habitually conduct themselves…

On the record
Adults are equally concerned to act so that the immature learn to think, feel, desire and habitually conduct themselves in certain ways.
Said by
John Dewey

Editor's note · Context

Dewey highlights the role of adults in teaching young individuals how to navigate social behaviors.

Share

More from John Dewey

The clear consciousness of a communal life, in all its implications, constitutes the idea of democracy.

gutenberg.org

It rules but it does not regulate; for its rule is confined to receipt of tribute and ceremonial deference.

gutenberg.org

Mistakes pile up and consolidate themselves into laws and methods of administration which are more harmful than the consequences which they were originally intended to control.

gutenberg.org

Extensive, enduring, intricate and serious indirect consequences of the conjoint activity of a comparatively few persons traverse the globe.

gutenberg.org