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Do we have some page containing resources for rationalist parents, or generally for parents of smart children? Such as recommended books, toys, learning apps, etc.
Personally, I wouldn't want to force my beliefs onto my children. I want to create a blank slate and see if instilling the proper curiosity and genuine nature will lead them to discover the things I have, all on their own. For if it weren't for the journey, I don't think I would appreciate the treasure at the end of the rainbow.
I think the pro-pregnancy-alcohol argument was that the small amount of alcohol won't hurt the fetus, not that it won't reach it.
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I'm not arguing either way. I just note this specific aspect that seems relevant. The question is: Is the babies body more susceptible to alcohol than an adults body. For example, does the liver work better or worse than for a baby? Are there developmental processes that can be disturbed by the presence of alcohol? By default I'd assume that the effect is proportional (except maybe the baby "lives faster" in some sense, so the effect may be proportional to metabilism or growth speed or something). But all of that is speculation.