Parenting
Posted by admin on Sunday Aug 30, 2009 Under Child Behavior
How many believe parenting/Raising Children is a cut and dry process?
Between parenting books, discussions on here, magazines, tv shows, and the many other areas in which parenting is the subject, it appears many people seem to believe there is usually one true way to raise children, their way.
How many parents, if they opt to breast feed are tolerable to those who bottle feed?
How many parents who have their children supervised nearly every moment of the day are tolerable to those who feel comfortable leaving them unsupervised, despite the age?
How many parents who feel their children must be walked to the bus stop/school are tolerable to those who opt to allow them to walk on their own?
How many parents who feel that scheduled sports/activities are certain this is the only way to keep children away from the evils of youth (drugs, alcohol, smoking, sex, etc) are tolerable of those who do not feel so compelled to follow suite?
Etc.
I don’t think there’s a situation on the planet that is “cut and dry”.
I think every situation is different and different things work for different parents and different kids.
Even within one family…what works for one kid may backfire for another…so it’s best to stay open minded.
However, I know what MY parenting philosophy is…and IT IS RIGHT…for MY family.
It may not work for others…and I don’t care…lol. MY family is my concern…
As far as being tolerant of others…I’m getting there.
I find it frustrating when people’s beliefs are rooted in ignorance and refusal to explore all options rather than actual knowledge…
Or if their “philosophy” is a side affect of laziness.
But again…just because I find them frustrating…doesn’t mean that it’s any of my business or my place to care one way or the other.
I used to be a lot more sensitive about things like nursing and lax parenting and unsupervised children….but the busier I get with my own son and being 9 months pregnant…the most I can muster is a head shake and mild disbelief. But I can’t say that I actually “care” anymore.
Tim Hawkins on Parenting
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