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Navigating Societal Pressures and Parental Authority
Delving into the societal challenges parents face, this chapter explores the pressures undermining parental competency in raising children. It discusses contradictory messages sent to mothers, the impact of overestimating children's fragility, and the importance of fostering independence while maintaining parental authority. The conversation also emphasizes the value of extended families as a support system and raises ethical concerns around medication and gender transitioning among teenagers.