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The popular conception of parenthood is lacking. It's viewed as this time where you become a milquetoast version of yourself who puts job security as highest priority.

This isn't intrinsic to parenthood, though. This is the result of a core problem of capitalism, working class precarity, amplified by the intrinsic higher stakes of parenthood. If your kid's access to needs depends on a job that isn't guaranteed, you need a better system.