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4 reasons the 'mommy wars' are good for parenting in America
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4 reasons the 'mommy wars' are good for parenting in America
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The “mommy wars”– the so-called conflict between moms (or parenting philosophies) over topics related to motherhood – are a constant cultural undercurrent. But occasionally some development blasts them into the public domain, such as the recent Time Magazine cover story on attachment parenting or Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen’s comment about Ann Romney never working a day in her life.
When this happens, media outlets declare that the “mommy wars” are sowing dissent among women across America. American moms then make the requisite call for a ceasefire. The common refrain on Facebook and Twitter feeds goes something like this: Motherhood is hard enough, so why can’t we just stop the hostility and agree to get along?
But a ceasefire is not the answer. The “mommy wars” are good for America. They are actually a social, political, and cultural dialogue, rooted in the open exchange of ideas, a principle enshrined in the freedom of speech. Moms should not be afraid to jump into the trenches. Here are four reasons why:
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The “mommy wars” – the so-called conflict between moms (or parenting philosophies) over topics related to motherhood – are a constant cultural undercurrent. While many call for a ceasefire, the mommy wars constitute a valuable social, political, and cultural dialogue. Here are four reasons why the mommy wars are good for America.
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By Jill Abraham Hummer
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Chambersburg, Penn.
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