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Pros
The book is well researched and well written. They book just like help solidify a lot of thoughts and feelings. I am a very socially conscience feminist women's and gender studies student.
Advocating for family friendly workplaces is a public health (yes) that all should be supportive of. I feel like it really shows the sides of parenting that not many people talk about.
If you have kids - the book definitely gives you productive ideas on how to make your life easier, richer and more enjoyable. The book is straight forward and ensures parents that there is no possible way to be the perfect parent because everyone has ... Read More
I very much realize this is a contentious issue. There is a lot of information that cause me hesitation, but i feel much more informed now.
Cons
Women are too ashamed to admit that child rearing can be a tedious and thankless undertaking. The world would be better off with a lot more friend of the family men and women who choose not to raise kids, but become trusted friends (and care-takers) t... Read More
It skips around so much that i can't imagine it holds much value for anyone. There is no in-depth exploration of alternatives. That feels lazy.
The anecdotes are frequently taken from anonymous or pseudonymous comments on internet forums. It rehashes old debates without moving them forward.
There is no thesis, and the author is too timid to answer the question posed by the title of the book.
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It explains the good the bad the ugly and the beautiful about having children and is written in a great flowing language that m... Read More
This book was eye opening to the inequalities and pressures almost all families suffer from
Furthermore the 34herd immunity34 argument doesnt always hold water as in fact many people get vaccinated and lose immunity
Its honest and covers so many topics some of which like anti diaper parents were completely new to me
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- This product had a total of 461 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 5 2024.
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I listened to the audiobook before getting pregnant
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I’m now getting divorced and in a contentious custody battle with stbx
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I don’t think she discusses this potential highly potential downfall
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Raising kids is hard af going through a divorce with kids is 100x harder
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I rocked my 2 month old to sleep while reading this
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Also infant child care is more than my rent
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I have read many books about being childfree but this one is different because it’s from a mother’s point of view
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She tells it how it is and doesn’t romanticize parenthood
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