For a while parents seemed to forget that their…
““For a while parents seemed to forget that their responsibility as parents did not cease when the child turned on the radio; rather it increases. In the August, 1938, issue of Your Life , Mary Linton has this to say to the parent who is blaming everyone but himself for his child's actions: It isn't up to the teachers in the schools, nor the Federal Radio Commissioners, nor anyone else on earth. It's up to us — it's our job! Our job to teach them right from wrong, honesty from dishonesty, a clean and intelligent attitude toward sex, a healthful fastidiousness about their own bodies. We can teach these things because we have the daily opportunity of knowing our children and their reactions.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Parents must actively teach values and habits, not blame external forces; responsibility lies with them to guide children.
In simple terms: Parents must teach, not blame.
Key Takeaway
Teach values directly.
Themes
parenting
responsibility
education
values
communication
Mood
concerned
hopeful
serious
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- family meals
- school meetings
- media discussions
- home education
Key Concepts
moral development
media influence
parent‑child dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What values are you modeling?
- How do you address media influence?
A Different Perspective
Blaming external factors can excuse neglect; teaching requires consistent effort.