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Quotation from Pierce v. Society of Sisters by Supreme Court of the United States
“The child is not the mere creature of the state; those who nurture him and direct his destiny have the right, coupled with the high duty, to recognize and prepare him for additional obligations.”
Pierce v. Society of Sisters, Opinion of the Court (Justice McReynolds) (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource))
Justice McReynolds states the principle that the primary responsibility for a child's upbringing belongs to those who nurture him.
Citation: "The child is not the mere creature of the state; those who nurture him and direct his destiny have the right, coupled with the high duty, to recognize and prepare him for additional obligations." — Supreme Court of the United States, Pierce v. Society of Sisters, Opinion of the Court (Justice McReynolds) (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource)). (id pierce-v-society-of-sisters-q5)
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