I have a book that 's called as Really important stuff my kids have taught me. This is a hand-sized book written by Cynthia L. Copeland, encompassing a multitude of children sayings that are full of sharp-witted common sense. Children perceive the world without any unnecessary complications, hence, their simple but sensible perceptions can always afford grown-ups food for thought by opening up a mind-refreshing perspective. The book reminds me to keep growing yet always keep things simply.
Since I like so many quotes from the book, after much thought and careful deliberation, I chose four quotes to each represent four of my major growing stages.
"If the flowers you draw don’t look like anyone else’s, that’s good."
This quote can be both literal and figurative for the kindergarten me. Literally speaking, I started to draw since I was three, and I …show more content…
the function of the school is to teach children what the world is like and not to instruct them in the art of living.” In a simple word, Education should play the role of bridging the private and public realm, making children 's transition from family to the adult world as smooth as it can be. Moreover, instead of helping students fit in the majority of rules, a powerful education should teach individuals how to think -- “There is no dangerous thoughts,” said Arendt, “because thinking itself is dangerous.” -- education should not only give each individual the knowledge of the common world, but also the ability for everyone to question and rebel with the common knowledge. Personally speaking, I believe that the education that I have received so far has played a pivotal role of crafting my perception, thinking, and expression, and preparing me to eventually enter the adult world and take responsible actions in the near
Since I like so many quotes from the book, after much thought and careful deliberation, I chose four quotes to each represent four of my major growing stages.
"If the flowers you draw don’t look like anyone else’s, that’s good."
This quote can be both literal and figurative for the kindergarten me. Literally speaking, I started to draw since I was three, and I …show more content…
the function of the school is to teach children what the world is like and not to instruct them in the art of living.” In a simple word, Education should play the role of bridging the private and public realm, making children 's transition from family to the adult world as smooth as it can be. Moreover, instead of helping students fit in the majority of rules, a powerful education should teach individuals how to think -- “There is no dangerous thoughts,” said Arendt, “because thinking itself is dangerous.” -- education should not only give each individual the knowledge of the common world, but also the ability for everyone to question and rebel with the common knowledge. Personally speaking, I believe that the education that I have received so far has played a pivotal role of crafting my perception, thinking, and expression, and preparing me to eventually enter the adult world and take responsible actions in the near