This chapter delves into the consequences of prioritizing immediate needs in medical decisions, using cases like a surgery on jazz Jennings to highlight the lack of concern for future implications. It also discusses the concept of a devouring mother and its potential negative effects on child development. Gender dynamics, societal power dynamics, and the ethics of medical interventions are explored, emphasizing the importance of considering long-term consequences in decision-making.

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