It is futile to ask women not to go into business, as futile almost as to insist that water shall not run downhill. One cannot sto...p world movements; and the efforts of women toward emancipation--the natural result of the deadly monotony of their task on the one hand, a jealousy of man's freedom, and a total ignorance of man's struggle as well as of the glory of their own special opportunity--all lead to the condition we are facing to-day. If in any way I can indicate the pain of the struggle, if I can succeed in making women appreciate that there are two sides to the question, one not altogether rosy, and that, although they will undoubtedly win, they will be forced to pay a high price, then I shall have accomplished my purpose.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
There is no reason why parents who work hard at a job to support a family, who nurture children during the hours at home, and who ...have searched for and selected the best [daycare] arrangement possible for their children need to feel anxious and guilty. It almost seems as if our culture wants parents to experience these negative feelings.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
We reiterate the values [of the family support movement]. We believe that we cannot exist each unto ourselves, that commitment and... a sense of obligation to the welfare of others, to the community, and to the nation are ingredients of being human. We believe that our obligation as members of the community and nation include caring about the next generation. If we care about our own children, we need to care about all children because all will be citizens of this country. We believe that parents want to be good parents. When a child is born, each new mother and father begin their most important life's work, and it is our job to ensure those parents have the concrete and emotional support to be the best parents they can be.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
When a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged to be married, and lies with her, he shall give the bride-price for her and make he...r his wife. But if her father refuses to give her to him, he shall pay an amount equal to the bride-price for virgins.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »