Acknowledge Quote by Kenneth Keniston
“Recognizing that family self-sufficiency is a false myth, we also need to acknowledge that all today's families need help in raising children. The problem is not so much to reeducate parents but to make available the help they need and to give them enough power so that they can be effective advocates with and coordinators of the other forces that are bringing up their children.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Family: A Social History of the American Family, 1995
Families today cannot raise children alone; they need external support and empowerment to advocate for their children.
In simple terms: Families need help and power to support children.
Key Takeaway
Provide resources and empower families.
Themes
family support
parenting
advocacy
social policy
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
policy
social commentary
When to use this quote
- public policy
- social work
- parenting programs
- community outreach
Key Concepts
social welfare
community resources
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities best provide needed support?
- What policies empower families without creating dependency?
A Different Perspective
Support alone cannot replace parental involvement.
