Communication Quote by Tom Brokaw
“As young parents of three girls, living in California during the late Sixties and early Seventies, Meredith and I couldn't help but be aware of the rising level of dialogue, debate, commentary, and proclamations about the place of women in society and about how to raise females in light of this raised consciousness.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: My Life in the 60s and 70s, 1995
Parents observed shifting gender expectations and felt pressure to raise daughters amid feminist discourse.
In simple terms: Parents felt societal pressure while raising daughters.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and discuss evolving gender norms with children.
Themes
parenting
gender roles
social change
feminism
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- raising daughters
- family discussions
- educational choices
- community involvement
Key Concepts
cultural awareness
identity formation
social conditioning
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance societal expectations with personal parenting beliefs?
- What conversations help your children navigate gender expectations?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual family values in favor of broader trends.
