Activity Quote by Jean Marzollo
“Both at-home and working mothers can overmeet their mothering responsibilities. In order to justify their jobs, working mothers can overnurture, overconnect with, and overschedule their children into activities and classes. Similarly, some at-home mothers,... can make at- home mothering into a bigger deal than it is, over stimulating, overeducating, and overwhelming their children with purposeful attention.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Parenting Dynamics, 2015
Mothers may overcompensate by excessively managing children’s time and learning, regardless of employment status.
In simple terms: Mothers can overdo parenting tasks.
Key Takeaway
Balance involvement with child autonomy.
Themes
parenting
balance
overcompensation
child development
family dynamics
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
advice
analytical
When to use this quote
- working mothers
- stay‑at‑home mothers
- school activities
- family routines
Key Concepts
overparenting
social expectations
identity
time management
Questions to Reflect On
- How does overinvolvement affect child confidence?
- What boundaries foster healthy growth?
A Different Perspective
Excessive control can hinder children’s independence and creativity.
