Children Quote by James Q. Wilson
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““Half [of] us approve of other people's daughters having children out of wedlock, but hardly any of us approve of that for our daughters. [We] don't wish to be 'judgmental,' unless [we are judging] something we care about, [like] the well-being of the people we cherish””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, James Q. Wilson, 1995
People often judge others’ behavior differently when it concerns their own children versus others’.
In simple terms: Double standards in judgment.
Key Takeaway
Challenge personal double standards.
Themes
ethics
family
judgment
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
ethical
analytical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- policy making
- social media
Key Concepts
sociology
bias
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal ties shape our judgments?
- Can we apply consistent standards?
A Different Perspective
Bias can blind objective fairness.
