Children Quote by Sandra Scarr
“The time-use studies also show that employed women spend as much time as nonworking women in direct interactions with their children. Employed mothers spend as much time as those at home reading to and playing with their young children, although they do not, of course, spend as much time simply in the same room or house with the children.”
About This Quote
Source Research Paper: Time Use of Parents, 1995
Employed mothers allocate similar direct interaction time with children as stay‑at‑home mothers, though overall presence differs.
In simple terms: Working moms spend as much quality time with kids as non‑working moms.
Key Takeaway
Value quality interaction over mere presence.
Themes
parenting
gender roles
time use
work‑life balance
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
sociological
research‑based
When to use this quote
- family life
- policy discussion
- child development
Key Concepts
quality time
parental involvement
work‑family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does presence affect child development?
- What policies support quality parenting time?
A Different Perspective
Quantitative data may miss emotional nuances of presence.
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