"The courts cannot garnish a father's salary, nor freeze his account, nor seize his property on behalf of his children, in our society. Apparently this is because a kid is not a car or a couch or a boat"
- June Jordan
About this Quote
This quote by June Jordan is a commentary on the unequal treatment of kids in our society. Jordan is mentioning that while the courts can do something about it to recuperate money owed on a vehicle, couch, or boat, they can not do the very same for a kid. This is indicative of the absence of value placed on children in our society. Jordan is highlighting the reality that children are not viewed as having the very same rights as product ownerships, which this is a problem. She is suggesting that children need to be given the exact same security and regard as any other property, which the courts ought to be able to act to guarantee that kids are attended to. Jordan's quote is an effective reminder of the requirement to focus on the rights of kids in our society.
This quote is written / told by June Jordan between July 9, 1936 and June 14, 2002. He/she was a famous Writer from USA.
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