On this week’s episode: Jamilah, Zak, and Elizabeth dive into the complicated world of cotillions. A listener is wondering if she should enroll her biracial daughter if all of her friends are participating. Kristen Richardson, author of The Season: A Social History of the Debutante, joins to give some wonderful context and advice. They then tackle a question about sending a toddler to summer camp. On Slate Plus, they’re daydreaming about family vacations. Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work.
Recommendations:
Zak recommends one piece SORRY!
Elizabeth recommends the L.L.Bean Sonic Snow Tube.
Jamilah recommends Tinder Swindler.
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Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson.
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