Remember and help America remember that the fellowship of human beings is more important than the fellowship of race and class and gender in a democratic society.
Marian Wright EdelmanRead
The old notion that children are the private property of parents dies very slowly. In reality, no parent raises a child alone. How many of us nice middle-class folk could make it without our mortgage reduction
Interpretation
What this quote means
Children are not solely the responsibility of their parents; community support is essential in raising them.
The quote emphasizes that the upbringing of children is not just the duty of parents but is a shared responsibility that requires the support and involvement of the broader community. It challenges the traditional view of parental ownership over their children by highlighting the interconnectedness of families and their reliance on societal structures, such as financial assistance, to thrive and nurture the next generation.
Themes
ChildrenCommunityParentingSupportShared Responsibility
In practice
Example use cases
During a parenting workshop, this quote could be used to discuss the importance of community support in raising children.
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