Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids. Book Summary

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Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids

Bryan Caplan

What’s inside

Bryan Caplan presents an economic perspective on parenting, arguing that parents should worry less and enjoy more. He suggests easier parenting approaches can lead to happier families.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the limited impact of parenting on children’s outcomes
  • Reducing parenting stress with a relaxed approach
  • Insights into the economic benefits of having more children
  • Challenging and reshaping personal parenting beliefs

Key Points

  • Economic perspective on parenting
  • Debunking the need for intensive parenting
  • Benefits of relaxed parenting strategies
  • Impact of genetics versus parenting style
  • How having more kids can be rational
  • Long-term societal benefits of higher birth rates

Who’s it For

  • Parents
  • Expectant Parents
  • Economists
  • Readers interested in parenting theories

About author

Bryan Caplan is an economist, a professor at George Mason University, and a blogger. His work often challenges conventional wisdom on various socio-economic topics.