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More Manifesto-Inspired Thoughts
Posted on20. Dec, 2006 by Brian Reid.
One of the great things about putting your thoughts out into the ether of the Internet is that you get feedback that is immediate and (usually) insightful. And so it has been with the manifesto effort. My originial manifesto contained one element that a few folks have taken issue with: 3. Outsource your anxiety. Pediatricians [...]
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The Manfesto Project: First Nuggets of Wisdom
Posted on17. Dec, 2006 by Brian Reid.
OK. We’re up to 19 manifestos online at the Parenting Manifesto Page, and I hope you’ll keep sending them in. There is some brilliant stuff in there, and it’s becoming an interesting parenting guide for a couple of reasons 1) seeing the areas of broad agreement really emphasizes the core skill set you need to [...]
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Kids Think the Darnest Things (?!)
Posted on15. Dec, 2006 by Brian Reid.
I’m not sure whether to be angry or confused or depressed over research from the University of Maryland that found that while kids between 7 and 10 years old think that moms are perfectly capable as parents *and* wage-earners, they’re less impressed with a father’s ability to stay home. Waaay less impressed: Most kids said [...]