Jennifer Senior: "All Joy And No Fun: The Paradox Of Modern Parenthood"




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Summary: <p>JENNIFER SENIOR: "ALL JOY AND NO FUN: THE PARADOX OF MODERN PARENTHOOD": Countless studies, scholarly articles and self-help books have considered the effect parents have on their children at every stage of their lives. But what about the effect kids have on their parents? Relationships, careers, hobbies and habits all change as soon as a child comes on the scene — for better and worse. Journalist Jennifer Senior dives into the world of modern parenthood, discovering rich rewards and vexing challenges alike. (52 min.)</p>