Quotes

“If a child is to keep his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.”
–Rachel Carson

I chose this quote not only for its content, but for the author as well. If you have not read Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, I would highly recommend it. She played in instrumental role in making people aware of the danger of pesticides, and is an eloquent writer.

But I digress! This is a wonderful quote, and is sure to be greatly appreciated by teachers and homeschooling parents. Many parents will also find the value of taking the time to appreciate the sense of wonder our children have. I think that it is very difficult to keep this sense of wonder alive as our children grow up and are pressured to get good grades and do well on standardized tests. Although these things are important, we also need to show our children how exciting it can be to discover something without a textbook by truly living life.

Would you agree or disagree?

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