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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm the oldest of four. It wasn't easy but I don't think I would have been happier if I were an only...my parents were pretty intense so spreading out their attention helped. I wouldn't want that many kids myself but I know several friends and relatives with 3-5 kids who seem happy. What I care about is what policies Carney supports to help people with larger families. Does he want more WIC and home visiting? Medicaid for a year or two after birth to reduce maternal mortality and postpartum depression? Elimination of TANF household limits? Restructure the eitc so it doesn't max out at 3 kids? Daycare subsidies? Caregiver credits for social security? [/quote]

I consider myself a leftist pronatalist, and this really resonates with me. He’s definitely part of the upswing in advocating for Christian patriarchy. Theres really no doubt about that. It ties with the prolife movement and effort to woman’s bodies.

However, I want to advocate for an end to intensive parenting. Not only is it impossible for the parent, but it’s not good for the kids.[/quote]

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