Accepting Quote by Carol Moseley Braun
“I think if we are actually going to accept our generation's responsibility, that's going to mean that we give our children no less retirement security than we inherited from our parents.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Intergenerational Equity, 2004
Accepting our generation's duty means ensuring our children inherit at least the same retirement security we received.
In simple terms: We must protect future retirees like our own.
Key Takeaway
Plan for sustainable pensions now.
Themes
responsibility
future generations
financial security
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
policy
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- family financial planning
- government budgeting
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
intergenerational equity
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance current budgets with future security?
- What policies best ensure intergenerational fairness?
A Different Perspective
Economic constraints may limit ability to increase benefits.
