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“I have to say, I have to tell you that my kids had a most marvelous time having two moms. When my daughter was at university, she got flu. And both mums rushed to be with her. And we were both looking after her and making soup and tidying up. And one of her friends came in and went, 'Two mums? Not…” quote by Sandi Toksvig
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“I have to say, I have to tell you that my kids had a most marvelous time having two moms. When my daughter was at university, she got flu. And both mums rushed to be with her. And we were both looking after her and making soup and tidying up. And one of her friends came in and went, 'Two mums? Not fair.'”

Sandi Toksvig

About This Quote

Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, 2020

Having two mothers shows that love and care can come from diverse family structures, challenging traditional expectations.

In simple terms: Two moms can provide equal love and support, defying norms.

Key Takeaway

Celebrate diverse family forms.

Themes

family diversity parenting equality social norms love

Mood

empathetic thoughtful affirming

Type

social personal

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • social commentary
  • family gatherings

Key Concepts

LGBTQ+ families childcare social acceptance challenging stereotypes

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can society do to support diverse families?
  • How does seeing varied families affect children’s views?
A Different Perspective

Not all societies accept non‑traditional families; children may face external bias.

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