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<blockquote data-quote="Robinboots" data-source="post: 352774" data-attributes="member: 4542"><p>If by "vax" you're talking about vaccinations for your kids, I didn't mention that at all. I know a lot of people who don't believe in them, to each his own. [shrug]</p><p></p><p>And I wouldn't say I have "contempt" for so-called natural parenting, I just don't think that term is specific enough for one particular parenting style. If one uses "natural consequences" they may consider that "natural parenting". I think things like the family bed is a bunch of hogwash, simply because 1) danger to the child - which many proponents vehemently argue with; 2) development of the child; and 3) parents need the break and time to be a couple. And those who ascribe to this will argue every point. That's fine.</p><p></p><p>My stepdaughter started the whole attachment parenting thing, it lasted, oh, maybe a year. And my granddaughter was very whiny whenever Mom was out of sight, and yes, quite annoying - hard to have one-on-one time with Mom hovering within 6 inches to keep Gbaby quiet. She also taught her signing, which only meant that half the time Gbaby was actually communicating, and it delayed her speech quite a bit.</p><p></p><p>My stepson is likely going the "natural" route with his baby too. In fact, my daughter in law is EXTREMELY opposed to using disposable diapers even in an emergency. I suspect she'll get over that.</p><p></p><p>My point is that, after 5 kids and two grandkids, some things work and others don't. Sometimes things work with one kid and not with another. And everyone has different interpretations. I imagine you promote your style, just as I do mine. You're young, your kids are young, things could change. Or not. Whatever.</p><p></p><p>I guess if anything "irks" me, although I didn't say that either, it's that most I've known who start out with all the right "ideals" end up changing them along the way and later even discounting those very same things.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Robinboots, post: 352774, member: 4542"] If by "vax" you're talking about vaccinations for your kids, I didn't mention that at all. I know a lot of people who don't believe in them, to each his own. [shrug] And I wouldn't say I have "contempt" for so-called natural parenting, I just don't think that term is specific enough for one particular parenting style. If one uses "natural consequences" they may consider that "natural parenting". I think things like the family bed is a bunch of hogwash, simply because 1) danger to the child - which many proponents vehemently argue with; 2) development of the child; and 3) parents need the break and time to be a couple. And those who ascribe to this will argue every point. That's fine. My stepdaughter started the whole attachment parenting thing, it lasted, oh, maybe a year. And my granddaughter was very whiny whenever Mom was out of sight, and yes, quite annoying - hard to have one-on-one time with Mom hovering within 6 inches to keep Gbaby quiet. She also taught her signing, which only meant that half the time Gbaby was actually communicating, and it delayed her speech quite a bit. My stepson is likely going the "natural" route with his baby too. In fact, my daughter in law is EXTREMELY opposed to using disposable diapers even in an emergency. I suspect she'll get over that. My point is that, after 5 kids and two grandkids, some things work and others don't. Sometimes things work with one kid and not with another. And everyone has different interpretations. I imagine you promote your style, just as I do mine. You're young, your kids are young, things could change. Or not. Whatever. I guess if anything "irks" me, although I didn't say that either, it's that most I've known who start out with all the right "ideals" end up changing them along the way and later even discounting those very same things. [/QUOTE]
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