In Episode 21, Jesse Carstairs sits down with Erica Komisar to explore the critical topic of stay-at-home motherhood and the profound impact of daycare on children. Erica delves into how daycare became a tool of the feminist movement, often neglecting children's essential needs during their formative first three years. She underscores the importance of attachment security, with mothers as primary attachment figures, and discusses the societal pressures on women to work alongside the necessity for better paid leave policies. The conversation also highlights the crucial role of fathers in providing opportunities for their wives to stay home, the dynamics of teamwork in parenting, attachment disorders in fathers, and the delicate balance between independence and interdependence in child development. Erica also touches on the impact of screens on children and the invaluable lesson of teaching children patience. Join us for an insightful discussion on nurturing the next generation with compassion and care.