Parenting involves constant decisionmaking and worry from "summary" of All Joy and No Fun by Jennifer Senior
Parenting, as Senior describes it, is a relentless cycle of decision-making and worry. This is not just a one-time event, but a constant state of being for parents. From the moment a child is born, parents are faced with a myriad of choices that will impact their child's life in profound ways. Should they breastfeed or use formula? Co-sleep or sleep train? Send their child to daycare or stay at home? These decisions can weigh heavily on parents, as they try to navigate the best path for their child. The worry that comes with parenting is also unrelenting. Parents constantly fret about their child's health, safety, and well-being. Is their child reaching milestones on time? Are they eating enough vegetables? Are they making friends at school? These worries can keep parents up at night, consumed with thoughts of what they could be doing better. Senior explains that this consta...
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