More than a punk rock guide to parenting, this is a book for those who desire to support the growth of future generations from a standpoint outside of the ever-present grasp of over-consumption, gender inequality, and hierarchical power structures. The author provides an outline for the ways in which one can raise a child in this world without having to conform to the consumer-oriented aspects of childrearing. She empowers those who desire to raise a child in congruence with their ideals while raising important questions about how western culture has presented the topic of parenting.
Mills details her experience of parenting from the stages of pregnancy into early childhood. She includes information on breast-feeding/weaning, cloth diapers vs. disposables, sleeping in a family bed, television consumption, discipline, touring with a child, developing childcare cooperatives, and so much more. Overall, this parenting guide provides an informative balance between personal recollections of childrearing and extensive research to support these practices.
Reviewed By: Andrea Barringer (Collective Member)