Navigating Parenting Advice and Values

Raising children comes with a deluge of contradictory advice and suggestions, often rooted in personal values. Becoming a parent raises questions about what values to pass on and what to avoid. Examples, such as formula vs. breastfeeding, serve as proxies for larger societal debates. Parenting decisions are influenced by social momentum and the expectations of others. The challenges of parenting in a changing world are magnified when different cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and races come into play.