Being responsible Quote by Lilian Katz
“Each of us must come to care about everyone else's children. We must recognize that the welfare of our children and grandchildren is intimately linked to the welfare of all other people's children. After all, when one of our children needs lifesaving surgery, someone else's child will perform it. If one of our children is threatened or harmed by violence, someone else's child will be responsible for the violent act. The good life for our own children can be secured only if a good life is also secured for all other people's children.”
About This Quote
Source Article: "The Interconnected Welfare of Children", 2019
Caring for all children ensures our own children's future well‑being.
In simple terms: Caring for all children benefits our own.
Key Takeaway
Promote universal child welfare.
Themes
ethics
community
future generations
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
social
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community programs
- healthcare
- education
Key Concepts
interdependence
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies prioritize all children's welfare?
- What policies best protect children globally?
A Different Perspective
Implementation can be politically challenging.
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