Small Animals
About This Book
Small Animals (2018) examines why raising children has transformed into a process dominated by worry, stress and relentless supervision. Using her personal story as a starting point, Brooks investigates why our understanding of danger has become so warped that we hover, control, observe and micromanage every aspect of our children's existence, ultimately sacrificing their independence, joy and well-being.
Who Should Read This?
- Parents seeking to raise independent, self-reliant children
- Expectant parents and those new to raising children
- People curious about the intersection of fear and moral judgment in contemporary culture
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