“We allowed you a charade of trivial freedoms in order to avoid making those impositions on you that are in the end both the training ground and proving ground for true independence. We pronounced you strong when you were still weak in order to avoid taking part in the long, slow, slogging effort that is the only route to genuine maturity of mind and feeling. Thus, it was no small anomaly of your growing up that while you were the most indulged generation, you were also in many ways the most abandoned to your own meager devices by those into whose safe-keeping you had been given.”
Quote by Midge Decter
Work
Liberal parents, radical children
This book delves into the dynamics of how parenting approaches, particularly those labeled as 'liberal,' can influence the political ideologies of offspring. It examines the interplay between family values, socialization, and the development of political consciousness in young individuals. more
Author
Midge Decter
Midge Decter is an accomplished American journalist and writer, renowned for her insightful analysis of political and social issues. Born on July 25, 1927, she has been contributing articles to various publications since the 1950s, including The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, and The Review. Decter is known for her conservative viewpoints and critical analysis of liberalism. more
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