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“many tender, delicate mothers, seem to think that to make their children eat, is all that is requisite to make them great.” quote by Sarah Josepha Hale
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“many tender, delicate mothers, seem to think that to make their children eat, is all that is requisite to make them great.”

Sarah Josepha Hale

About This Quote

Source Book: 19th‑century parenting guide

Mothers often equate strict feeding with success, overlooking other virtues.

In simple terms: Feeding isn’t the only path to greatness.

Key Takeaway

Broaden child‑raising goals.

Themes

parenting expectations nurture

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

educational parental

When to use this quote

  • family meals
  • education
  • child development

Key Concepts

discipline emotional development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What other qualities foster greatness?
  • How balance nutrition and other values?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on food can cause stress.

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