Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.
Mae JemisonRead
Sometimes parents squash students' interests because they are afraid of science or math. So they don't participate. You don't have to know the answers to engage kids; you just have to let them know it's important.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Parents may unintentionally stifle their children's passion for learning due to their own fears about subjects like science or math.
In this quote, Mae Jemison highlights the responsibility of parents and educators to foster curiosity and engagement in children, particularly in fields such as science and math. She emphasizes that instead of letting fear of these subjects lead to disengagement, adults should encourage children's interests and express the importance of learning, even if they do not have all the answers themselves.
Themes
ParentsEducationEncouragementScienceMathCuriosityEngagement
In practice
Example use cases
During a parent-teacher conference, a teacher could cite this quote to explain the importance of supporting children's interests.
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