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Asks Quote by Warren Jeffs

“Many young men, when they receive their first wife, are just so untrained. The woman, if she's not careful, will be overbearing and always ask permission for what she wants. And ladies, build up your husband by being submissive. That's how you will give your children success; you will want your…” quote by Warren Jeffs
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“Many young men, when they receive their first wife, are just so untrained. The woman, if she's not careful, will be overbearing and always ask permission for what she wants. And ladies, build up your husband by being submissive. That's how you will give your children success; you will want your children to be obedient, to be submissive to righteous living.”

Warren Jeffs

About This Quote

Source Speech: Religious sermon, early 2000s, null

Emphasizes traditional gender roles and obedience as foundations for family success.

In simple terms: Traditional roles and obedience lead to family success.

Key Takeaway

Promote obedience and traditional roles.

Themes

family obedience gender roles parenting success

Mood

authorious authoritative

Type

advice religious

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • parenting workshops
  • religious instruction

Key Concepts

Patriarchal hierarchy social control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does obedience affect personal freedom?
  • Are strict gender roles beneficial today?
A Different Perspective

May foster resentment and limit individual growth.

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