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Jean-Jacques Rousseau Quotes

Jean-Jacques Rousseau quotes about children

French Philosopher, Writer June 28, 1712 – July 2, 1778

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Children are taught to look down on their nurses (nannies), to treat them as mere servants. When their task is completed the child is withdrawn or the nurse is dismissed. Her visits to her foster-child are discouraged by a cold reception. After a few years the child never sees her again. The mother expects to take her place, and to repair by her cruelty the results of her own neglect. But she is greatly mistaken; she is making an ungrateful foster-child, not an affectionate son; she is... Jean-Jacques Rousseau
A child who passes through many hands in turn, can never be well brought up. At every change he makes a secret comparison, which continually tends to lessen his respect for those who control him, and with it their authority over him. If once he thinks there are grown-up people with no more sense than children the authority of age is destroyed and his education is ruined. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau quote: "Although modesty is natural to man, it is not natural to..."
Although modesty is natural to man, it is not natural to children. Modesty only begins with the knowledge of evil. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau quote: "The training of children is a profession, where we must know..."
The training of children is a profession, where we must know how to waste time in order to save it. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau quote: "We should not teach children the sciences; but give them a..."
We should not teach children the sciences; but give them a taste for them. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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