Single Idea 23116

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 4. Citizenship]

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.