We all have a relation to the word parent, in one way or another. We all know what it means and use it frequently. But do we really know what it means? Does the fact that parent is a common-knowledge word also mean that we all think of the same entity when we talk about a parent, and that we can take for granted that my sense of the word is the same as yours, in discourse? Is it also safe and c…
This book aims to investigate the concept of reproduction as it is imag-ined in speculative fiction. The focus is on reproduction in science fiction novels, short stories, films and young adult fiction. We investigate how speculative fiction deals with this topic and how it relates to previous concepts of reproduction. Reproductive methods, motherhood and par-enthood are …
All of these feelings are normal. It’s fun to be a parent, but it’s a big job to raise a child. Everyone needs help and support to be good parents. Support can come from your own parents or other adult family members. Close friends whom you trust can often make great babysitters and caregivers. Do you need someone to talk to? Family, friends, and neighbors who know what it’s like to be a …