Kim Brooks is the author of Small Animals: Parenting in the Age of Fear , a smart social critique of American parenting and the anxities that come along with it. Today she shares with us the details of her story, how fear and the commodification of children has created more fear, and what we can do to stop this feedback loop.There are no spoilers on this episode.You can find links to everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks Website: https://thestackspodcast.com/2019/08/26/ss20SUPPORT THE STACKSAudible - Get your free 30-day trial and free audiobook download at audibletrial.com/thestacksAmazon - Shop through this link to find all the books discussed on today's show to help keep The Stacks free.Connect with Kim: Twitter | Website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.