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WEEK OF JUNE 9, 2025
** This Week on Family Institutions and Parenthood
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** Father’s Day Advice from Adam Smith
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By Shannon Chamberlain, Speaking of Smith ([link removed])
This Speaking of Smith essay brings Adam Smith into the heart of Father’s Day, uncovering his timeless insights on love, duty, and emotional depth. Drawing from The Theory of Moral Sentiments and Stoic philosophy, she shows how Smith’s call for emotional sensitivity offers a richer, more meaningful way to connect not only with family but also with the wider world.
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** What do parents owe to their children and what do we owe to those who raised us?
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** “The family, rather than the individual, has always been and remains today the basic building block of our society.”
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** — Milton Friedman
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As we consider the state of family institutions and parenthood today, we must ask: are they still cultivating the habits of character, responsibility, and affection that sustain a free society—or are they being reshaped by cultural drift, policy incentives, and ideological agendas? Dive into Liberty Fund’s latest reflections on the moral foundations of family life, exploring how enduring principles of parenthood, duty, and domestic life help preserve liberty across generations.
** Articles
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** Embracing the American Family ([link removed])
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Joshua Bowman, Law & Liberty ([link removed])
As marriage declines, so does the foundation of a free society—Bowman’s essay sheds light on how strong families and stable institutions are essential to preserving liberty and sustaining self-government.
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** The Progressive Case for Parenthood ([link removed])
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Elizabeth Grace Matthew, Law & Liberty ([link removed])
The Progressive Case for Parenthood challenges modern ambivalence toward child-rearing—not merely defending parenthood, but revealing it as a profoundly moral and civic endeavor that enriches both individuals and the broader community.
** Mando’s Manliness ([link removed])
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Kody W. Cooper, Law & Liberty ([link removed])
Star Wars’ The Mandalorian offers a unique commentary on the modern crisis of masculinity and the role of fatherhood.
** The Science of Success ([link removed])
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Bryan Caplan, Econlib ([link removed])
Caplan’s essay challenges the parental control illusion—reminding us how limits of nurture underscore the importance of liberty.
** Innovation and the Families of the Future ([link removed])
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Scott Yenor, Law & Liberty ([link removed])
This review of Hayek’s Modern Family argues that weakening traditional family roles may erode the foundations of a free society.
** No Fathers, No Hope ([link removed])
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Anthony Esolen, Law & Liberty ([link removed])
Civil society begins with fathers who model duty, sacrifice, and hope for the next generation.
** Podcasts
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** Nature versus Nuture with Paul Bloom ([link removed])
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Paul Bloom and Russ Roberts, EconTalk ([link removed])
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** Does Parenting Make You a Better Person? ([link removed])
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Erik Hoel and Russ Roberts, EconTalk ([link removed])
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