Children Quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower
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“[Children should contribute] to a family's essential survival and happiness. [In] an urban society, children are ... robbed of the opportunity to do genuinely responsible work.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, 1950s
Children should contribute to family survival, but urban life limits responsible work opportunities.
In simple terms: Urbanization reduces child responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Create meaningful roles for youth.
Themes
family
urbanization
responsibility
child development
society
Mood
concerned
hopeful
pragmatic
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- community programs
- family counseling
- urban planning
- youth employment
Key Concepts
sociology
economics
education policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families foster responsibility without exploitation?
- What societal changes support youth contribution?
A Different Perspective
Modern safety nets may reduce necessity for child labor.
