Quotation by

Gloria Steinem

Most American children suffer too much mother and too little father.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Gloria Steinem is saying that many American children receive more influence and attention from their mothers than from their fathers. She implies that this imbalance may negatively affect children's development or family dynamics.

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