Community and Childbearing
Helen highlights the historical context of single mothers, emphasizing their embeddedness in community structures during hunting and gathering societies. She discusses the natural birth spacing of four years, which allowed for shared caregiving and support among community members. The modern trend of having children closer together can lead to overwhelming physical and emotional challenges for parents, revealing the need for a supportive network in child-rearing.In this clip
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[Unedited] Helen Fisher with Krista Tippett
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