When speaking to disciples, Osho explained that children embody pure, uncontaminated intelligence—an open, questioning awareness—until society hurriedly brands, conditions, and domesticates them. Parents, schools, and authorities fear intelligence because it rebels, doubts, and resists domination; thus they replace inquiry with belief and dependence. Real trust, he says, is born through doubt, not against it; protecting children’s innate intelligence preserves freedom and authentic growth.
Osho's perspective on Children
"Children are born with pure intelligence, but society rushes to condition them, replacing their questioning spirit with conformity; true trust flourishes in the soil of doubt, not in its suppression."
"Honor each child's unique expression and replace control with aware love, allowing their intelligence and authenticity to blossom."
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