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“If a community values its children, it must cherish its mothers.” quote by John Bowlby
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“If a community values its children, it must cherish its mothers.”

John Bowlby

About This Quote

Source Book: Attachment Theory, John Bowlby, 1969

Valuing children requires also valuing mothers, as they are central to child development.

In simple terms: Cherish mothers to cherish children.

Key Takeaway

Support mothers to benefit children.

Themes

family parenting maternal value child development

Mood

empathetic concerned

Type

social policy

When to use this quote

  • parenting classes
  • maternal health programs
  • community child services

Key Concepts

attachment theory gender roles social support

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies better support mothers?
  • What policies help maternal well‑being?
A Different Perspective

May overlook fathers' roles.

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