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Mothering Quote by H R Schaffer

“There is nothing to indicate any biological need for an exclusive primary bond; nothing to suggest that mothering cannot be shared by several people.” quote by H R Schaffer
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“There is nothing to indicate any biological need for an exclusive primary bond; nothing to suggest that mothering cannot be shared by several people.”

H R Schaffer

About This Quote

Source Academic article: Family Structures, 2010

No biological evidence mandates a single primary caregiver; caregiving can be shared among many.

In simple terms: Parenting can be a shared responsibility.

Key Takeaway

Support communal caregiving models.

Themes

family biology shared responsibility parenting

Mood

analytical neutral

Type

sociological informative

When to use this quote

  • childrearing
  • elder care
  • community support

Key Concepts

social structures collaborative care

Questions to Reflect On

  • What benefits arise from multiple caregivers?
  • How can societies support shared parenting?
A Different Perspective

Cultural norms may resist shared parenting.

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