Child rearing Quote by Christian Morgenstern
“The first principle of child-rearing is to choose a good mother.”
About This Quote
Choosing a nurturing caregiver is the foundational step in raising a child well.
In simple terms: A good mother is key to child‑rearing.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize selecting supportive caregivers.
Themes
parenting
responsibility
family
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- adoption
- surrogate parenting
- family planning
- childcare services
Key Concepts
developmental psychology
attachment theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities make a caregiver effective?
- How can we value all caregiving roles?
A Different Perspective
The definition of “good mother” varies culturally and may marginalize other caregivers.
![“Fashions change, and with the new psychoanalytical perspective of the postwar period [WWII], child rearing became enshrined as thespecial responsibility of mothersany shortcoming in adult life was now seen as rooted in the failure of mothering during childhood.” quote by Sylvia Ann Hewlett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bc7/sylvia-ann-hewlett-26752_adult-life_fashions-change-and-with-the-new-psychoa_393158.jpg)
![“The most effective alternative process [to punishment] is probably extinction. This takes time but is much more rapid than allowing the response to be forgotten. The technique seems to be relatively free of objectionable by-products. We recommend it, for example when we suggest that a parent 'pay…” quote by B.F. Skinner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fe3/b-f-skinner-2-27274_behavior_the-most-effective-alternative-process-t_416842.jpg)
