In the movie The Matrix, the character Morpheus offers two pills to
Neo-if he takes the blue pill, he will go on with life as he has
before, believing what he has always believed. If he takes the red
pill, he will find out what the "matrix" really is, and many of his
earlier beliefs will be shattered. When it comes to taking a hard
look at a specific set of beliefs about parenthood and reproduction
that has driven our society for generations, The Baby Matrix is the
red pill. We commonly think our desire to have children boils down
to our biological wiring, but author Laura Carroll says it's much
more than that. Unlike other books on parenthood, The Baby Matrix:
Why Freeing Our Minds From Outmoded Thinking About Parenthood &
Reproduction Will Create a Better World takes a serious look at
powerful social and cultural influences that drive the desire for
the parenthood experience, and lays out why we need to be very
aware of these influences to make the most informed decisions about
parenthood. The Baby Matrix looks at long-held beliefs about
parenthood and reproduction, and unravels why we believe what we
believe. It lays out: -the historical origins of beliefs about
parenthood and reproduction -why many of these beliefs no longer
work for society or were never true in the first place -why we
continue to believe them anyway -the prices society pays as a
result The Baby Matrix shows us how we got here, brings to light
what is true, which includes knowing about the powerful influence
of "pronatalism," and explains why society can no longer afford to
leave pronatalism unquestioned. "This is not a book about
convincing people not to have children," says Carroll. "I want
people to be very aware of the long-held social and cultural
pressures, and be able to free themselves from those pressures when
making parenthood choices. This will result in more people making
the best decisions for themselves, will foster a society in which
those who are best suited to become parents are the ones who have
children and one that knows what it means to bring a child into the
world today." This book will make you examine your own intentions
and beliefs, will rile you, and might just change your mind.
Whether you are already a parent, want to become a parent, are
still making up your mind, or know you don't want children, you'll
never think about parenthood in the same way. The Baby Matrix is a
must-read for anyone interested in psychology, sociology,
anthropology, parenting issues, environmentalism, and social
justice. But most of all, it's for anyone, parent or not, who
reveres the truth and wants the best for themselves, their
families, and our world.
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