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“It's [motherhood] the biggest on-the-job- training program in existence today.” quote by Erma Bombeck
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“It's [motherhood] the biggest on-the-job- training program in existence today.”

Erma Bombeck

About This Quote

Source Book: "The Book of Lists", 1975

Motherhood provides continuous, practical training in real-life skills and emotional resilience.

In simple terms: Being a mother teaches real-world lessons.

Key Takeaway

Value the daily lessons motherhood offers.

Themes

parenting learning growth

Mood

reflective appreciative

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • childrearing
  • career development
  • personal development

Key Concepts

skill acquisition emotional intelligence life experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What skill have you learned from parenting?
  • How can non‑parents gain similar growth?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone experiences motherhood; lessons differ.

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