
Leslie Leyland Fields
Writer, speaker, and professional editor known for books on parenting and faith; mother of six who reads her essay 'The Case for Kids' in this episode and is the featured guest.
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Dec 21, 2025 • 29min
Sunday Afternoon Reads: The Case for Kids
Leslie Leyland Fields, a writer and mother of six, dives deep into the cultural stigma surrounding large families and the label 'breeder.' She critiques the child-free movement, discussing how it has reshaped societal views on family. Leslie emphasizes the value of children in nurturing qualities like tolerance and service while warning about the demographic and economic implications of declining birth rates. Through personal anecdotes and research, she makes a compelling case for embracing parenthood as part of a balanced life.


