Advice Quote by Elizabeth Janeway
“I am not sure how many "sins" I would recognize in the world. Some would surely be defused by changed circumstances. But I can imagine none that is more irredeemably sinful than the betrayal, the exploitation, of the young by those who should care for them.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Little Red Book of Women, 1972
The deepest moral outrage is the betrayal and exploitation of children by those meant to protect them.
In simple terms: Children's betrayal is the worst sin.
Protect and empower children.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- child protection policies
- education reform
- community vigilance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies better safeguard children?
- What responsibilities do caregivers hold?