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Children Quote by Mia Fontaine

“The world is full of instructions and advice on how to mother, in bookstores, in academia, on the playgrounds, in the media. Mothers are always examining how they treat their children, but aside from the occasional “Don’t talk to your mother that way,” or “You shouldn’t have listened to your…” quote by Mia Fontaine
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““The world is full of instructions and advice on how to mother, in bookstores, in academia, on the playgrounds, in the media. Mothers are always examining how they treat their children, but aside from the occasional “Don’t talk to your mother that way,” or “You shouldn’t have listened to your mother,” there’s not much guidance out there for daughters.””

Mia Fontaine

About This Quote

Source Article: Motherhood Guidance Gap, 2021

Society offers abundant advice for mothers but little for daughters navigating their own identities.

In simple terms: Mothers get advice; daughters lack it.

Key Takeaway

Create resources for daughters.

Themes

parenting gender guidance

Mood

empathetic thoughtful

Type

advocacy educational

When to use this quote

  • parenting books
  • school curricula
  • online forums

Key Concepts

sociology education

Questions to Reflect On

  • What advice would you give to a daughter?
  • How can mothers support daughters beyond instruction?
A Different Perspective

Some daughters may not seek guidance.

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