This chapter explores the emotions and reflections of parents as their children outgrow the desire for them to sing. It discusses the timing of when children no longer enjoy parents singing to them, reflecting on personal experiences and anecdotes.
A founding member of the band Gang of Youths. A single mum from Adelaide. A dad of two in Brisbane. What do all these people have in common?
They all have young kids, and they all sing to them constantly!
This week we ask: why do babies turn us into non-stop singing machines? Where does this instinct come from and what purpose does it serve?
This episode was first broadcast in August 2023.