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About this quote

What does it mean?
Blair prioritizes a parent's best choice for their child over political correctness.
In plain terms
Parents should choose what's best for their child, not what's politically correct.
What can you take from it?
Family needs beat political trends.

Where it applies

  • school policy debates
  • parenting advice
  • political speeches

Putting it to work

  • school choice advocacy
  • parental leave policy

Questions to consider

  • What limits parental choice?
  • How do we support all parents?

Another view

It assumes all parents have equal ability to choose.

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