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“Failing to support children one has fathered is wrong. We must be unequivocal about this. It doesnt help matters when prime-time TV has Murphy Brown, a character who supposedly epitomizes todays intelligent, highly paid professional woman, mocking the importance of fathers by bearing a child alone…” quote by Dan Quayle
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“Failing to support children one has fathered is wrong. We must be unequivocal about this. It doesnt help matters when prime-time TV has Murphy Brown, a character who supposedly epitomizes todays intelligent, highly paid professional woman, mocking the importance of fathers by bearing a child alone and calling it just another lifestyle choice.”

Dan Quayle

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public statement on family values, 1995

The quote condemns neglecting paternal responsibility and criticizes media portrayals that normalize single parenthood.

In simple terms: Fathers should support their children; media should not glorify neglect.

Key Takeaway

Promote responsible fatherhood.

Themes

family responsibility media influence gender roles

Mood

concerned critical

Type

political social

When to use this quote

  • parenting discussions
  • media criticism
  • policy debates
  • education programs

Key Concepts

social norms parental duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What societal changes could encourage paternal involvement?
  • How does media shape perceptions of family structures?
A Different Perspective

Some argue single parent families can thrive with support.

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