John Taylor GattoShouldn'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?
About This Quote
The word scramble means to move quickly and without much consideration. In the context of resources, the idea being expressed is that we have been running around looking for resources to give our children. The problem is that resources are running out, so we have been scrambling around looking for more resources. If we want our children to have a better future, then we need to take a step back and consider what kinds of resources they will really need in the future.
We should be thinking about what kinds of resources they will need in a world with a limited supply. We should also be thinking about what kinds of resources we can give them today that will help them build a good future for themselves now and in the future.
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