Quote by John Updike

The Founding Fathers in their wisdom decided that children were an unnatural strain on parents. So they provided jails called schools, equipped with tortures called an education.

The Founding Fathers in their wisdom decided that children w

Summary

This quote, attributed to American writer John Updike, provides a satirical perspective on the purpose of schools and education. It suggests that the Founding Fathers envisioned education as a burden imposed on parents through institutions resembling jails. The use of the word "tortures" emphasizes the idea that education is perceived as a difficult and oppressive experience. In essence, the quote critiques the societal view that education is a necessary evil rather than a beneficial and empowering means of personal and societal growth.

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By John Updike

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