This chapter explores the portrayal of motherhood in online mom content, discussing both the challenges and idealized versions presented. It highlights the influence of social media influencers and the historical context of the 'angel of the house' concept. The chapter also addresses the impact of this portrayal on people's decision to become parents and emphasizes the importance of seeking a balanced perspective.
American policy failures and bad PR have made millennials dread motherhood. Vox’s Rachel Cohen and Momfluenced author Sara Petersen explain.
This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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