If it is drudgery to teach these little ones, then it is the duty of men to bear a part of that burthen; if it is a privilege and an honor, then we generously invite them to share that honor and privilege with us.
Grimké argues that if teaching children is seen as a burden, men should share the responsibility, but if it's an honor, they should join women in it.
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