Full Idea
It is much easier to be a good citizen than it is to be a good parent.
Gist of Idea
Citizenship is easier than parenthood
Source
John Kekes (Against Liberalism [1997], 09.4)
Book Reference
Kekes,John: 'Against Liberalism' [Cornell 1997], p.194
A Reaction
A nice observation. It is shocking how many people are bad citizens, given the limited demands. I think philosophers have some responsibility for beliefs and values which people bring to their citizenship. Parents need communal support.