Away Quote by Mary Beth Whitehead
“Women just weren't made to bear children to give them away.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: People Magazine, 1995
She felt that motherhood was a role she was forced into and that she could not keep the children she bore.
In simple terms: She believed she shouldn't have to raise children she didn't want.
Key Takeaway
Question societal expectations about motherhood.
Themes
parenthood
choice
societal pressure
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
personal narrative
social commentary
When to use this quote
- adoption decisions
- family planning
- personal autonomy
Key Concepts
feminism
reproductive rights
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel society imposes roles on you?
- How can you assert your own choices?
A Different Perspective
Societal expectations may conflict with personal desires.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
