Quote by Ellen DeGeneres

I was coming home from kindergarten - well they told me it was kindergarten. I found out later I had been working in a factory for ten years. It's good for a kid to know how to make gloves.

I was coming home from kindergarten - well they told me it w

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This quote reflects the idea that children should not only focus on academic education but also gain practical skills early on in life. The speaker, reflecting on their experience of being misled about their educational setting, highlights how they unknowingly acquired valuable knowledge and abilities through their work in a factory. The quote suggests that learning a practical skill, like making gloves, can be beneficial for a child's personal and professional development, fostering independence and competence from a young age.

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