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Frankly, this is not a very good article. It's not that articles about parenting aren't interesting. I'm 23 and not yet a mother (though it's definitely in my life plan) and I do occasionally read about this topic. I support Salon's decision to publish articles about parenting and other "life"-related things.
But I LOATHE these diary-style essays in which a self-important woman blabbers about herself and only herself. Using personal experience in an article is fine, but please what about some journalism as well? Some medical facts? Some research?
Granted, this article isn't as bad as the truly inane pieces by Ayelet Waldman. But still, it's material for a blog and not for an allegedly reputable site like Salon. Making this the lead story is completely ridiculous.
