A teacher who works with young kids shared some of the quotes she’s heard online. I thought there were a couple worth repeating:
Happiness doesn’t come from trying to be happy. It comes from focusing on other people’s happiness (3rd grader)
There are no barriers in our minds – we can think of anything (3rd grader)
When you first think about it, you think, “Oh, grown-ups are mature, so they are most trustworthy.” But then you realise that being trustworthy also means telling your true opinion and being able to keep secrets. Grown-ups are terrible at that! However, after thinking about it for an extremely long time – until your head feels like it’s going to explode – you realise that it’s not really about your age or if you’re a grown-up or child, it’s about who you are (4th grader)
It’s what you think that makes you who you are (2nd grader)
They really are smarter than grown-ups!
February 8, 2019 at 9:33 pm
Very wise kids! I’d be interested in the context, though.
February 9, 2019 at 11:11 am
Yeah, I’m sure the discussions they were having in class directed them to those thoughts – but still smart to express them =)
February 8, 2019 at 11:47 pm
Aww these are so sweet! I love wisdom from kids!
February 9, 2019 at 11:12 am
Kid wisdom is always great.
February 9, 2019 at 2:34 am
Oh yes, sometimes they have brilliant things to say.
February 9, 2019 at 11:13 am
Lol, yes, but I think it’s more often at the other end of the spectrum (as your blog demonstrates *grin*).
February 9, 2019 at 3:00 am
Reasons why I love teaching…
February 9, 2019 at 11:13 am
That is the positive side of teaching! Shame about the other side though… 😉
February 11, 2019 at 10:40 am
I also love kid wisdom! They really tell it like it is. That part about grownups being terrible at telling their true opinions and keeping secrets… I think we all know people like that!