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“I applaud Slate’s idea of creating a parenting podcast, but Mom & Dad Are Fighting was terribly miscast. I consume Slate podcasts as fast as they are produced, and have tried to hang in there with this one, but am getting an ulcer from the unvarying predictability of the views presented by both the guests and the hosts. I know from experience that liberal, working parents need not be rabid apologists for any tactics that, by removing parents from the child-rearing equation, can be framed as promoting children’s “independence.” Benedikt was a singularly inappropriate choice, as her oldest child is only 5 and she therefore has little firsthand experience with most of the issues discussed. The final straw for me was her proud assertion that, in any dispute, now and forever, she will side with teachers against her children. One hopes that, as her children advance beyond kindergarten, she will allow herself to become aware of the fact that teachers make mistakes and that children who are unfairly treated at school should be able to rely on fair treatment from their parents. Is she really advocating for unquestioning solidarity with authority figures? Is this what she wants to teach her children? The essential paradigm advocated by both hosts is to follow the path of least resistance: don’t treat head lice (a conclusion confusingly derived from the observations that the transmission of lice is both rare and unavoidable); don’t criticize anyone’s parenting style; lie to, about, and in front of your children if expedient; don’t help with homework; and crank up Games of Thrones even if it is scaring your children and keeping them awake. Unless you are desperate to hear smart people joke their way through bad parenting, avoid this podcast.”
janegriffith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/14
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“Allison and Dan are wonderful together. Content, interviews, and format are engaging. Finally an honest podcast about parenting! Maybe there's hope for us after all!”
Emschn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/14
“I've become a total addict of Slate's podcasts, but this is #1. Dan and Allison are smart, interesting, and totally down-to-earth. I love the topics they pick, and I love hearing their thoughts. They often provoke discussions between my wife and I. We both love listening. Keep it up!!!”Read full review »
maxpower222 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/07/14
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“I just discovered Mom & Dad Are Fighting recently and am quickly working my way through the episodes. I identify with Dan & Allison's slacker personalities and find them very entertaining to listen to. My daughter is only 2, but the topics they discuss get me thinking about how...”Read full review »
Wendy153 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/14
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