References in Popular Culture
- The continuum concept was mentioned in jest in the comedy movie Meet the Fockers by Barbra Streisand's character, a free-spirited liberal who mentions it during an argument with a Ferber method-favoring character (Robert De Niro).
- The continuum concept was featured on TV in the UK in the 2007 Channel 4 series Bringing Up Baby. It was chosen as one of three influential parenting "methods" of the 20th century which were 'tested out' by various new parents.
- In the film Away We Go, the couple of LN and Roderick (portrayed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and Josh Hamilton) describe their household as following "continuum" practices.
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