"Why should children learn about the rain forest? If they really knew about it, they'd never want to go there."
This quote was published in Newsweek magazine in 1990, in an article titled "Earth Day: A Time to Reflect on Our Planet's Future." The author of the article, George Will, argued that Earth Day was a waste of time and that children should not be taught about environmental issues because it would make them too pessimistic about the future.
Will's quote was widely criticized, and many people accused him of being out of touch with the concerns of young people. In the years since, Earth Day has become an increasingly popular event, and many schools now incorporate environmental education into their curricula.