The Blurred Lines of Parental Instincts As parents navigate the complexities of modern parenting, it's easy to get caught up in biases and assumptions about what's best for their children.
Two recent letters to Slate's Care and Feeding column highlight this issue, raising questions about how parents respond to difficult situations and whether their instincts are always on the right track.
A mother describes her 4 year old daughter's constant pushing of boundaries, which often leads to yelling and regrettable behavior from Mom.