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.”
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.
Support communal caregiving models.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- childrearing
- elder care
- community support
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What benefits arise from multiple caregivers?
- How can societies support shared parenting?
Cultural norms may resist shared parenting.