Pronatalism: the myth of mom and apple pie.

摘要: The writings selected for this anthology present the view that America is a pronatalist society. pressures toward universal ideal of parenthood are often indirect social forces. Serious biases economic exist against those who choose not to have children marry follow ideal. This pressure limits free choice. Many people would prefer be parents and many make good parents. Pronatalism denies new ethic self-determination women. Not all motives admirable or rational. Parenthood has effects on personality individuality There today emerging "child by choice" life style as an alternative In approximately 4% adults childless