Surely more true in the parenting contract, but part of the couple pact as well

… understand that the privilege and prison of Amazon Prime is a modern convenience. And as a mother, I acknowledge that an invisible section of the parenting contract plainly requires the purchase of things, til death to you part, at a level directly proportional to your values and disposable income. Shopping is a part of the game — I accept this.

Errands as Escape from Everyday Life

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Kate Green Tripp

L.L. Kirchner

Jul 14, 2021

Surely more true in the parenting contract, but part of the couple pact as well

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Written by L.L. Kirchner

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