Children Quote by Ben Lindsey
“Motherhood is so honorable a thing that nothing - no convention - can possibly make it dishonorable; and from the standpoint of the right of the child . . . the unmarried mother should be granted by society the same reverence and regard as the married mother.”
About This Quote
Advocating equal respect for unmarried mothers and their children, rejecting social stigma.
In simple terms: Unmarried mothers deserve same reverence as married.
Key Takeaway
Treat all mothers with equal dignity.
Themes
family rights
social equality
maternal respect
Mood
advoc
empathetic
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- legal reforms
- community support
- public discourse
Key Concepts
unmarried motherhood
child welfare
social policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society shift perceptions of single mothers?
- What policies protect their rights?
A Different Perspective
Cultural biases may persist despite advocacy.
