From Hands-Off to Helicopters

When it comes to raising children and managing a career in the United States, there are few institutional or community supports in place. But there is no shortage of advice. Parenting books, mothers-in-law, colleagues, judgy peers, and random senior citizens at the market all lie in wait to tell you what you’re doing wrong and how you should be raising your child: Breast is best. You can’t be a parent and be on the partner track. No screen time. Asking for a reduced schedule is career suicide. Put some socks on that baby!