Children Quote by Pat Buchanan
“What kind of society have we become when children in a great city cannot rely on mothers or fathers for a bowl of cereal in the morning and a brown bag with a sandwich and apple in it for lunch?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commentary on Urban Family Challenges, 1998
Societal neglect of family support erodes community stability and child welfare.
In simple terms: Support families to strengthen society.
Key Takeaway
Promote policies that aid families.
Themes
family values
urban poverty
social welfare
community cohesion
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- school lunch programs
- parental support services
- community outreach
Key Concepts
intergenerational responsibility
social safety nets
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities mobilize resources for families?
- What policies best protect children in urban settings?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may face budgetary constraints.
![“[Children should contribute] to a family's essential survival and happiness. [In] an urban society, children are ... robbed of the opportunity to do genuinely responsible work.” quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e7d/dwight-d-eisenhower-499_children_children-should-contribute-to-a-family-s_2838598.jpg)
