But the average American woman does not shirk them; and it is a matter of the highest obligation for us to see that they are performed under conditions which make for her welfare and happiness and for the welfare and happiness of the children she brings into the world.
He emphasizes the obligation to ensure that women can fulfill their roles under favorable conditions for their well-being.
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