Child Quote by Gloria Steinem
“Now, we've made the revolutionary discovery that children have two parents. A decade ago even the kindly Dr. Spock held mothers solely responsible for children.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on gender roles, 1970s
The quote highlights the shift from blaming mothers to recognizing both parents' responsibility in childrearing
In simple terms: Both parents share responsibility for children
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge both parents equally
Themes
gender equality
parenting
social change
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
sociopolitical
commentary
When to use this quote
- family discussions
- policy making
- education curricula
- media representation
Key Concepts
Feminism
shared responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society further support shared parenting?
- What policies reinforce joint responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Historical context may oversimplify complex family dynamics
