Children Quote by Joan Crawford
![“[To the mother of two unruly children in a restaurant after the woman said she really didn't know what to do with her children:] Have you tried infanticide?” quote by Joan Crawford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b63/joan-crawford-9168_children_to-the-mother-of-two-unruly-children-in_392373.jpg)
“[To the mother of two unruly children in a restaurant after the woman said she really didn't know what to do with her children:] Have you tried infanticide?”
About This Quote
Source Film: Murder, My Sweet (1944) – dialogue excerpt
A darkly sarcastic suggestion to a mother about dealing with unruly children, using shocking humor to highlight desperation.
In simple terms: A mother is told to consider a terrible solution.
Key Takeaway
Consider the impact of harsh humor in crisis.
Themes
parenting
desperation
dark humor
ethical boundaries
Mood
tense
grim
unsettling
Type
dialogue
satire
controversial
When to use this quote
- parenting advice
- scriptwriting
- stand‑up comedy
- ethical debates
- counseling sessions
Key Concepts
sarcasm
moral dilemma
social commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- How does shock humor affect empathy?
- When is dark humor appropriate?
A Different Perspective
The suggestion is morally unacceptable and could be harmful.
![“I find suggestion a hell of a lot more provocative than explicit detail. You didn't see Clark[Gable] and Vivien[leigh] rolling around in bed in Gone With The Wind, but you saw that shit eating grin on her face the next morning and you knew damned well she'd gotten properly laid.” quote by Joan Crawford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d95/joan-crawford-9168_clark-gable_i-find-suggestion-a-hell-of-a-lot-more-p_604564.jpg)
