Generations Quote by John Ashcroft
“The transmission of values from one generation to the next is the single most important task of the society. ...What am I doing to shape the values of the society?”
About This Quote
Passing values across generations is society's most important task; the speaker questions their own role in shaping those values.
In simple terms: Intergenerational value transmission is vital.
Key Takeaway
Actively shape societal values.
Themes
education
culture
responsibility
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
personal
social
When to use this quote
- parenting
- teaching
- community leadership
Key Concepts
values transmission
generational influence
social duty
Questions to Reflect On
- What values do you want to pass on?
- How can you influence them today?
A Different Perspective
Measuring impact is difficult.
![“It is my view that if society was doing the right thing with respect to you, [and there were] programs targeted at helping people rise into the middle class and have a good income and be able to save and send their kids to school, and you've got a vigorous enforcement of anti-discrimination laws…” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/73a/barack-obama-17_able_it-is-my-view-that-if-society-was-doing_2708983.jpg)
