Jeremy Pryor's Podcast Are Feminists Right About The Misery of Motherhood?
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Jul 1, 2025 A lively debate explores whether feminism is shaping perceptions of motherhood as miserable. The hosts discuss the emotional complexities of parenting and critique narratives that undermine the value of motherhood. They highlight the vital roles mothers play in community building and the importance of postpartum support. Delving into gender expectations, the conversation advocates for recognizing caregiving's worth in family dynamics. Ultimately, it challenges views on familial roles and emphasizes the need for a supportive community.
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Include Children In Gender Debates
- Framing gender debates as men-versus-women leaves children out of the conversation and misdirects priorities.
- Erica Comisar urges integrating family and children when discussing equality to avoid abandoning kids to adults' preferences.
The 'Misery Of Motherhood' Narrative
- Deborah Francis-White frames motherhood as miserable and trivializes caregiving as 'unpaid Uber driver' work.
- Erica Comisar rejects the misery narrative and says parenting is joyful though hard, and guilt can be a healthy signal.
Let Guilt Inform Your Parenting
- Use guilt as information, not continual punishment; let it inform how you spend limited time with children.
- Spend the time you have with children wisely and prioritize attachment when possible.