Bedrock Quote by Marian Wright Edelman
“It really takes a community to raise children, no matter how much money one has. Nobody can do it well alone. And it's the bedrock security of community that we and our children need.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Advocacy Remarks, 1999
Children thrive when supported by a strong, caring community rather than solely by financial resources.
In simple terms: Community support is essential for child development.
Key Takeaway
Invest in building supportive networks.
Themes
community
child development
shared responsibility
social support
Mood
hopeful
determined
empathetic
Type
inspirational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- parenting groups
- neighborhood programs
- school initiatives
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
collective welfare
social capital
interdependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we strengthen community ties for families?
- What role does shared responsibility play in child welfare?
A Different Perspective
Financial resources alone cannot replace emotional and social support.
![“Society has provided [children] no rituals by which they become members of the tribe, of the community. All children need to be twice born, to learn to function rationally in the present world, leaving childhood behind.” quote by Joseph Campbell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/477/joseph-campbell-300_behinds_society-has-provided-children-no-rituals_1707675.jpg)
