who said a child should be seen but not heard?

Answer 1

Almost everbody who came into contact with me as a child!

Answer 2

“Children should be seen and not heard” is an expression that has been around for years. It is often quoted as if it were a verse in the Bible, even by those who know it’s not Scripture. The point of the expression is well-intentioned, and is spoken as an attempt to subdue unruly children who are noisy and disruptive. But taken to an extreme, and applying the expression as a rule for all children at all times would be a departure from the norm of Scripture. The Bible teaches that God can and does communicate with children and He can and does work through children. In fact, in reference to godly children, the expression “Children should be heard and seen” is more biblical than the reverse! Let’s consider the well-known narrative of God’s communication with the young child, Samuel.

Answer 3

All of us know, and some of us regret, that the era of "children should be seen and not heard" is long gone. Current Western opinion is that such sentiments belong to the dark ages, when the virtue of social inferiors consisted in seemly submission to social superiors. In some cultures, this approach persists, and is not inconsistent with genuine family feeling. In Korea and Japan it is still how things are conducted.

In many cultures still teach children respect for their elders. In some, when an Elder visits, it is expected that all fall to their knees and touch the floor with their foreheads. Children learn their place in the family unit and often that means keeping silent in the presence of their elders. They are offered the best seating, the finest foods in the home. Children take a backseat. The West, on the other hand has done the reverse.

So I nominate a strong wise parent. Many of us give the same response. I suspect this is because we miss that respect so many children do not grow up with. I am not speaking of military respect, just courtesy to the elders. For the rest, kids are kids and should be allowed freedom to be themselves but not at the expense of another.

My mom said this a lot. None of us listened.

We also had:

Little pitchers have big ears.

That was adult codespeak for, "Shh the children can hear us!"

Answer 4

Someone who should not be heard. For proof, check out
Oprah Monday. It's going to about child geniuses.

Answer 5

Ahhh......that insensitive and evil spirited old proverb. Whoever said that obviously never loved their children.

Answer 6

The old woman in the shoe.

Answer 7

My syupid old man

Answer 8

i dont know who said that. someone who didnt have kids probably.

Answer 9

A hopeless optimist? :)

Answer 10

my parents and my grandparents...i don't say that to my kids though.