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Over past centuries many family norms have changed but one unfortunate constant has remained: Mothers are a target, bearing the heaviest scrutiny and criticism when raising their children.
The expectations are too high and, for most of us, unattainable even when we are unwilling to admit that to ourselves. We try to meet them, or feel guilty or badly when we can’t.
In her aptly titled book, Screaming...
“The reality is that, while Maria is clearly a cognitively bright young lady, she wouldn’t necessarily be considered gifted in any particular area.”
“In talking...