Quote by Milton Berle

This is how it is today: The teachers are afraid of the principals. The principals are afraid of the superintendents. The superintendents are afraid of the board of education. The board is afraid of the parents. The parents are afraid of the children. The children are afraid of nothing!

This is how it is today: The teachers are afraid of the prin

Summary

This quote portrays a shift in power dynamics and hierarchy within the education system. It emphasizes that fear permeates this structure, starting with teachers fearing their superiors, and continuing up the chain to the parents fearing the consequences of their children's actions. However, the quote suggests that while fear encompasses all levels, the children, who face no specific fears, are the ones least influenced by this fear-driven system.

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