A review by gummifrog
Small Animals: Parenthood in the Age of Fear by Kim Brooks

5.0

These days, older generations bemoan the fact that kids don't play outside - but was anybody aware of the pressure that is placed on modern-day mothers to constantly coddle and stifle their kids, to supervise them almost every second of every day? Kim Brooks opens the eyes of anyone who has ever considered being a parent in this captivating memoir, which is chock-full of shocking anecdotes and fascinating statistics. Small Animals sheds light on the fact that communities of mothers tend to be competitive rather than supportive, hoping to get a leg up on the women around them rather than lifting them up and choosing to support their children in becoming independent individuals. This was a fascinating, heart-wrenching read that will hopefully change the tide of parenting in generations to come.