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Teddy Roosevelt: “In bringing up your children you mothers must remember that while it is essential to be loving and tender it is no less…”

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In bringing up your children you mothers must remember that while it is essential to be loving and tender it is no less essential to be wise and firm.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt advises mothers on the balance of love and discipline in child-rearing.

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