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Motherhood Under Economic Independence
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What reassurance does Gilman offer readers who fear her proposal for organized child-rearing means destroying the mother-child bond?
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That it does not mean separating mother and child or destroying the home — the mother keeps her role, including nursing, but is "supplemented," not replaced, by trained caregivers and teachers for part of the day
B
That mothers would see their children only on weekends
C
That children would be raised entirely by the state from birth
D
That the change applies only to wealthy families who can afford nannies
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