Innocence and Childhood

Healthy, bright, joyful Children – correlates with the perception of Innocence as an innate quality of Childhood which has ever remained unchallenged as a natural state of idyllic simplicity enjoyed by only the very young which many believe fades and disappears as the mind develops. Adults celebrate Children’s Innocence, perhaps with a certain nostalgia, as we see them in their play, in their ability to make us laugh and give us joy


David McElroy – author of “Making Sense of a Dysfunctional Culture – published 2017:

“When I feel the Joy of a Child – when I feel their Innocence – it gives me hope that maybe I can share their loving, happy world – hope that I can help my own children to become mature adults who never have to give up their own Innocence.”


“Children’s Joy and Innocence pierce my heart, bring me hope. It always starts with children’s laughter and joyous shouts. Their laughter can turn pain to joy. Their excitement can bring new hope. Their infectious smiles can make me feel that I can once again join in their Innocent love of life.”


Walt Disney:

“The greatest natural resource is the minds of our Children.”


Maria Montessori:

“Children are Human Beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their Innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.”


Alejandro Ganzalez – Mexican film director:

“Innocence is so much more powerful than experience. How precious Childhood is!”


Professor Regis Brunod:

“ Children must be allowed individual freedom to discover their own sense of fun, enthusiasm, wonder and love.”


Bel Kaufman – American teacher and author – 1911 – 2014:

“We should all be inspired by Children; they don’t care about fear or mistakes. Children are true connoisseurs. What’s precious to them has no price, only value.”


Kurt Chambers:

“The innocence of children is what makes them stand out as a shining example to the rest of Mankind.”


Friedrich Froebel:

“The Child-Soul is an ever-bubbling fountain in the world of humanity.”


Professor Regis Brunod – in his book “Preserving the Innocence of Children”:

“Children must be allowed individual freedom to discover their own sense of fun, enthusiasm, wonder and love.”