Such a good question! I once heard an urban legend about a mom who felt zero parental guilt since her kids had awesome lives, and you know what, mine do too, so I try to follow in her example although I fail every day.
I'm glad you've discovered Iris Murdoch. When we read Under the Net in book group I really didn't know what she was up to, but now she's my favorite novelist as well as one of my favorite thinkers, period. I've read 13 of her novels and much of her philosophical work, which is heavily influenced by Plato and Simone Weil, and I can't say which I love more. Also her letters, official bio, memoirs by friends, and essays on her thought. There is even an Iris Murdoch Society podcast!
"Does any parent think they’re doing a great job? And if such a parent exists, should we assume they’re insane?" LOL Thank you.
Such a good question! I once heard an urban legend about a mom who felt zero parental guilt since her kids had awesome lives, and you know what, mine do too, so I try to follow in her example although I fail every day.
I will seek to live into this reality! Love that.
I'm glad you've discovered Iris Murdoch. When we read Under the Net in book group I really didn't know what she was up to, but now she's my favorite novelist as well as one of my favorite thinkers, period. I've read 13 of her novels and much of her philosophical work, which is heavily influenced by Plato and Simone Weil, and I can't say which I love more. Also her letters, official bio, memoirs by friends, and essays on her thought. There is even an Iris Murdoch Society podcast!