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Career Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

“Marriage and the up-bringing of children in the home require as well-trained a mind and as well-disciplined a character as any other occupation that might be considered a career.” quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
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“Marriage and the up-bringing of children in the home require as well-trained a mind and as well-disciplined a character as any other occupation that might be considered a career.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks at the National Women's Club, 1938

Raising children demands mental skill and disciplined character comparable to any professional career.

In simple terms: Parenting needs skill and discipline like a job.

Key Takeaway

Treat parenting as a serious vocation.

Themes

parenting discipline career mindset family responsibilities

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • home life
  • career planning
  • education
  • work-life balance

Key Concepts

skill development character building role modeling

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can parents cultivate professional skills while raising children?
  • What support systems help maintain discipline at home?
A Different Perspective

Balancing parenting with personal career goals can be challenging.

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