As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The health of families determines the health of nations and the world.
- In plain terms
- Family wellbeing shapes society and the world.
- What can you take from it?
- Strengthen families to improve societies.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does family stability affect national stability?
- What policies best support families?
Another view
Other factors also heavily influence nations beyond families.
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