Resource Consumption and Children: Quote by John Taylor Gatto

„Shouldn't we also ask ourselves what the consequences are of scrambling to provide the "most" of everything to our children in a world of fast dwindling resources?“

John Taylor GattoJohn Taylor Gatto questions resource consumption and the pressure to provide children with the "most" of everything.
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John Taylor Gatto was an American teacher and school critic known for his critique of the traditional school system.

John Taylor Gatto questions rising resource consumption and the idea that children must always be given the most of everything.


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John Taylor Gatto quote about children, consumerism, and dwindling resources

John Taylor Gatto (1935–2018) was an award-winning American teacher, author, and critic of the public school system. He was known for his sharp critique of traditional schools and advocated for alternative educational approaches. Gatto questioned the mechanisms and goals of the schooling system and promoted self-directed learning.

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