Judith Stadtman
Judith Stadtman
beginning good realize shift
Things are beginning to shift as we realize this isn't good for kids.
focused huge joy minor sucks
We are focused on every minor thing we do having huge repercussions in our children's lives. It sucks the joy out of mothering.
child pressure produce puts unbearable
We have a sense that if we are exceptional parents, we will automatically produce exceptional children. It's unrealistic thinking, and it puts unbearable pressure on the child and the parent.
goal managerial outcome parenting
There's a managerial sense about it and the idea that parenting is a kind of job. There's a goal and an outcome at the end of the task.
process
If you're going to try to put this process into a box, it's going to kill you.