The Truth about Daycare, Working Mothers and Parenting – Erica Komisar | Wisdom Rebellion #007

Published 2024-05-07
Why has modern society turned its back on motherhood?

In this conversation with Erica Komisar, we dive deep into the often-overlooked devaluation of motherhood and how the feminism has shifted priorities from caregiving to work. We uncover the crucial importance of nurturing, the struggles some women face in embracing motherhood, and the societal forces at play that influence these challenges.

You'll learn about the pivotal role of maternal presence and attachment during a child's early years and adolescence, and understand how the emotional needs of children and parents should be better supported through flexible careers and societal change.

Join us in exploring this compelling discussion on the fundamental value of motherhood and its impact on future generations – and how it’s all threatened by the cultural changes around us.

Tune in to understand the societal shift that's leaving children behind and learn how we can all steer our course towards a better future.

#Motherhood #Parenting #FlexibleCareers #workingmom

Chapters:

00:00 Devaluing mothering in modern times and its impact.
05:21 Feminism masculinises women, limiting their leadership potential.
12:03 Understanding maternal instincts through nurturing and dependency.
17:24 Entrepreneurial practice offers freedom and self-reliance.
25:01 Declining fertility rates impact the mental health of children.
28:53 Caring for children driven by selfless need.
37:36 When to seek professional help if you’re struggling.
38:44 Politicians avoid difficult issues, neglecting societal impact.
46:39 Achieving work-life balance as a mother.
50:11 Parental presence is crucial in adolescent mental health.
55:28 Gradual separation helps children adjust to school.
01:00:55 How Erica’s work has changed my parenting.


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All Comments (18)
  • @WisdomRebellion
    If you want to support the show all you have to do is subscribe - it massively helps with keeping the show on the road and get more great guests so we can dive into the topics that you want to hear about. Thank you for your support!
  • @JJtvee
    These videos should be mandatory for families to watch before having children.
  • @janetdonald9801
    A childcare centre can never replace a mother ever. ❤ Mothering is what children deserve.
  • Thank you for continuing to discuss this topic. When every family member is against not putting our 3yr old into nursery, watching interviews like this remind me that I’m doing the right thing. It baffles me why we think it’s better to put our children into settings when they’re young. People look at me like I’m insane when I say, it’s actually better for kids to be with their parents when they’re young. Shouldn’t that be common sense? It was thanks to this doctor that I decided to not return to work and to have my children home until they’re at least 5-6yrs old. My children can’t thank you enough. Thank you.
  • @honorburza9110
    Private nurseries can take babies a few months old from 7am-7pm! Five days week. Mine were in at 1 years old 8am-5pm, but thankfully just two days a week. I was led to believe that early nursery exposure was a good thing for socialisation, separation practice etc. As hard as it is to do my job two days week because always feel like in behind and it is never enough time, I am glad that my children are the priority. I am fortunate that I can do that financially. It is hard to juggle, the work of Erica Komisar helps me realise that I do have my priorities right.
  • @GoldasGirls
    I soooo agree!!! Motherhood is very very important - nurturing we can never replace afterwards. You can only raise your child once. I LOVE my work - but took a huge break when I got my 3 babies - and was there for them - and it’s an enormous privilege to be a mother. Its easy to work parttime when the children are bigger - indeed less income - but that’s less important. Indeed -other women can look down on you for choosing motherhood fulltime for a while. I didnt care. Attachment Parenting has great articles and support.
  • @househannah333
    I want Erica's message to be mainstream! This is serious and important. Every time she gets a public platform her voice is smashes by thoughtless 1 line responses. Everyone needs to listen!!
  • @kumarina
    What a great interview. My grandmother and mother had a really bad attachment experience. My mother directed me towards career path and never mentioned how wonderful being a mum was. As soon as I became one I felt like a failure. Now my son is 12 and I am looking forward for a second chance to connect more with him.
  • @nicolegerard2907
    Nap when they nap is the worst piece of advice especially if you have a short napper. When am I going to eat, shower , clean or take time for myself? I hate that advice cause most times by the times I settled into sleep after eating a meal (30 mins) plus the 15 mins it takes to fall asleep my newborn was awake. It just ended in frustration if anything. So no expectations no frustrations.
  • There is literally no respect in the 🇺🇸 for mothers. I can see how disrespectful people are to their children now, and as someone who cant have children it saddens me and angers me
  • @aannaak
    Yes Kat, I remember that when you were pregnant you were so confident you will back to work soon after delivery and back to previous work activity 😊. Yes, things changes 🤗
  • @philipsankot8003
    Men and women have different competitive advantages... unless those partitioned competitive advantages are defined and explained....we will continue to inefficiently allocate time and resources in a maner that continues to lead to lower and lower birth rates
  • @JoySpirit888
    I baby-sat children for 10 years so i could raise my own children
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