Vox reran his superb essay on the necessity of mothers. Read the whole thing.

Without mothers, there is no future for the civilized. Europe is in the process of discovering what a world without mothers is like. It is an ugly picture, a brutal picture. It is a probable future that promises to be much worse than the most exaggerated images of past patriarchal oppression ever painted by Betty Friedan or Gloria Steinhem. Without mothers, there is only barbarism and the choice between the brothel and the burqa.

Motherhood is a sacrifice. It may mean putting off a college education and a career, or even giving them up entirely. It may mean sacrificing a flawless figure. It may mean sacrificing dreams. It definitely means putting two, three, four or more lives ahead of your own. But motherhood is also an expression of hope. Motherhood is a vote of confidence in the future of mankind. Motherhood is the brave voice of a woman saying, “I will not live life for today. I will create life for many tomorrows.”

Motherhood is, of course, one major theme in JUDGING ATHENA. Josh and the Lady on the subject, Chapter Seventeen, page 220:

‘Thank you, baby. And for now, I’m just planning some scenarios. But I really would like the experience and the chance for service as a stay-at-home mom.’

‘The most important job ever created,’ he added, beginning to sniff her hair, steadily making his way towards her sensitive ear.

Happy Day to the most important ladies around!