"In the busy years of home life the parents are upheld and strengthened by their dependence upon God and upon one another; the efficient running of the home, the simple hospitality, the happy atmosphere, are all outward signs of this three-fold inner relationship. Home-making is a Quaker service in its own right. It should be recognised as such and a proper balance preserved, so that other activities - even the claims of Quaker service in other fields - should not be allowed to hinder its growth."
QFP 1959
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It did strike me (in the early hours of the morning as it happens) that this item, dating from 1959 makes an assumption about families bringing up children. Given the date it was common to think of families as consisting of two parents. I did a stint of several years as a single parent, with my two eldest children, and can testify that the sentiment of these words can fully extend to such families. It's not an easy thing and we all need to be thankful that so many single parents do such an excellent job raising their children.
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