Motherhood, once cherished as a cornerstone of society, has faced relentless attack from the modern feminist movement, which seeks to redefine this sacred role as outdated and beneath the dignity of intelligent women. Feminist rhetoric insists that a life dedicated to raising children and managing a home is a shameful waste, pushing instead for women to prioritize careers outside the home, even if it means leaving children in daycare to be raised by others. Amidst this cultural shift, author Erica Komisar offers a counterperspective in her book, emphasizing the biological necessity of mothers for babies, particularly in the first three years. She explains that babies are neurologically fragile, born without a central nervous system, and rely on mothers to regulate their emotions externally through comfort and nurturing during the first nine months and beyond. This process, facilitated by the neurotransmitter oxytocin, known as the love hormone, is produced more abundantly in women, enabling mothers to foster emotional self-regulation in their children through eye contact, touch, and gentle interaction. Komisar asserts that women and men are not interchangeable in parental roles, highlighting the unique empathetic nurturing capacity of mothers. Her research advocates for a return to prioritizing motherhood, suggesting that society benefits when mothers are encouraged to stay home and nurture their young children during these critical early years.

The political assault on motherhood and the nuclear family persists with a growing divide over the traditional role a mother plays in rearing her children. Erica Kommisar, a psychoanalyst, asserts that stay-at-home mothering is vital for the emotional health of children, particularly in their first three years. This perspective challenges the notion that mothers should return to work soon after childbirth, often leaving newborns in daycare. Despite financial pressures that compel many well-intentioned mothers into the workplace, society suffers when influenced by agendas that degrade motherhood by suggesting a woman's worth is tied solely to her job outside the home and family. Research underscores that a mother lays the critical foundation for emotionally healthy children, and while she may take on various roles, her role as a mother remains essential to the future of family, community, and nation. Ideally, raising children is a team effort, and if a parent is absent, extended family should step in to support the nurturing process.