Nannies, Modern Parenting, and Societal Shifts

This chapter explores the historical context and societal implications of hiring nannies, highlighting the shift from communal parenting to modern family dynamics requiring dual incomes. The conversation critiques contemporary challenges facing women, including the complexities of outsourcing domestic labor, identity struggles, and the external pressures of work-life balance. It also examines cultural prejudices related to ethnicity and the evolving landscape of women's roles in both family and the workforce.