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I have a five year-old son and a three year-old daughter. I want my son to have a choice to contribute fully in the work
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"I have a five year-old son and a three year-old daughter. I want my son to have a choice to contribute fully in the workforce or at home. And I want my daughter to have the choice to not just succeed, but to be liked for her accomplishments"

- Sheryl Sandberg

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In this quote, Sheryl Sandberg, a popular organization executive and author, is expressing her desire for her kids to have equal opportunities and choices in their future. By specifying that she has a five-year-old child and a three-year-old daughter, she is highlighting the fact that they are both at a young age where their courses in life are still being shaped. Sandberg desires her son to have the option to either pursue a profession or handle domestic duties, without societal expectations or restrictions. Similarly, she desires her child to not only accomplish success, however likewise be acknowledged and appreciated for her accomplishments, rather than simply being judged based on her gender. Overall, Sandberg is promoting for gender equality and the freedom to select one's own path, despite social norms and expectations.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sheryl Sandberg somewhere between August 28, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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