Conceptions of Parenthood: Ethics and the FamilyWhat is it that makes someone a parent? In this book, the author explores several different conceptions of parenthood and the implications of these conceptions for the ethics of the family. He argues that the proper way to think about being a parent is to conceive of parents as stewards of their children. |
Contents
Successful Conceptions of Parenthood | 33 |
Stewardship and Parental Rights | 61 |
Stewardship and Parental Obligations | 105 |
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