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Single Idea 8106

[catalogued under 25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 5. Education / a. Aims of education]

Full Idea

In raising a child we must think of his old age.

Gist of Idea

In raising a child we must think of his old age

Source

Joseph Joubert (Notebooks [1800], 1809)

Book Reference

Joubert,Joseph: 'Notebooks', ed/tr. Auster,Paul [nyrb 2005], p.132


A Reaction

Very nice, and Aristotle would approve. If educators think much about the future, it rarely extends before the child's first job. We should be preparing good grand-parents, as well as parents and employees. Educate for retirement!