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by Lorilin
Posted on April 8, 2019June 18, 2019

Normal People

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I’m Lorilin, a stay-at-home mom in Chicago who reads books to stay sane. Even though I spend most of my day looking after my lovely and wild children, I always make time to read—mostly fiction, wellness, cookbooks, and lots of books on gardening.

I rate all books on a scale of one to five ladybugs, so my favorites will have these little cuties floating by the title 🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞.

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Happy Saturday! I’m looking forward to reading and writing some reviews today. Also, my husband just informed me that he’ll be making fried chicken this weekend, and now my life is complete. There are perks to marrying a southern boy who can cook, I’m telling ya. . QOTD: Do you like to cook? Or is take-out more your style? Any favorite meals that you love? . . #weekendvibes #saturdaystack #bookstack #bookishladiesclub #bookstabuddies📚 #bookqueen #alwaysreading #bedroombookshelves #expandyourmind #beyondyourcomfortzone #bookstagram #goodbooks #diversebooks #differentperspective #booknerd #bookworm #homelibrary #booksharks #bookshelf #shelfie

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So happy to get this #galentinesday #bookswap package in the mail from @phoenixslib 😄 Thank you, Sally! I love the books and goodies you gave me, and I can’t wait to start reading!!! . QOTD: Have you participated in a book swap recently? Do you send books only, or do you like to add some fun accessories, too? . . #bookwormbookswap #booklover #bookobsessed #bookishladiesclub #bookstabuddies📚 #allbooked #alwaysreading #instareader #bibliophile #noseinabook #cantstopwontstop #bookishproblems #bookfriends #bookbuddies #bookstagramcommunity #compulsivereader #bookblogger #fictionbooks

Well this was a fascinating read! I never really considered the impact of economics on parenting choices, but it makes sense. The authors argue that we’re getting back into a more authoritative style of parenting (with heavy helicopter-type controlling parenting, reminiscent of the US in the 1800s or current day Russia and China 😳). While it’s easy to criticize parents, especially when you see things like the college admission scandals, in truth, moms and dads are responding to the new economic and social constraints they are facing. With the gap between the richest ten percent and the poorest ten percent of Americans growing wider and wider, there are fewer opportunities to make it on the “one right path” we push for every kid’s future (college, grad school, career)—which means there’s a greater chance your kid won’t do well and succeed if they don’t get an A+ on that math test and volunteer at the soup kitchen. . While most of the book focuses on observing and explaining why things are the way they are—without passing a lot of judgment—I appreciated the possible solutions the authors present. Like focusing on vocational training and offering early education for all kids age 0 - 5. Overall, wow, what a fascinating read. 👏🏼 . . #bookishladiesclub #booknerd #economicsbook #parenting #helicopterparenting #parentingbooks #bookstagrammer #readtolearn #alwayslearning #alwaysreading #booksarelife #bookworm #instabook #familyactionnetwork #openyourmind #bookclub #considerthis

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