health
February 6, 2026
Parenting without love
The New York Times publishes two basic kinds of articles about family life in America: opinion pieces by women describing how terrible their husbands are and puff pieces promoting alternative family lifestyles.
TL;DR
- The New York Times is publishing articles promoting platonic co-parenting as an alternative family lifestyle.
- Apps like Modamily are increasingly used by professionals to find platonic co-parents, separating child-rearing decisions from romantic partnerships.
- Proponents believe this model reduces pressure on individuals to be everything to their partner and can create a stable environment for children.
- The article questions the NYT's reporting, highlighting studies that indicate significant risks to children living with unrelated men.
- It argues that the biological and hormonal bonds inherent in traditional romantic partnerships are crucial for long-term cooperative care and family stability.
- The author suggests that promoting alternative lifestyles without addressing potential dangers can lead to harmful decisions.
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