We have all heard of them - and likely been involved in a conversation about one.
I'm talking about those "mommy wars" that just don't seem to go away. Oh, you know the ones I'm speaking of: formula feeding vs. bottle, crying methods of sleep training vs. non-crying methods, working moms vs. stay at home moms, etc. etc.
They can rear their ugly head from just about anyone these days - even strangers can come up to you and express their (unwanted) opinions to you.
Unfortunately I come across these more often than I'd like as an occupational hazard and within my own circle of friends ;)
However, as opinionated as I am in my personal life and choices I've made along with my husband for our children - I am NOT when it comes to supporting my clients, friends or families I help along the way.
I'm not pro anything. I believe parenting is a series of choices - most of which we tend to make on the fly or as we go. There is no right or wrong way, per se, but I do believe in planning and researching from qualified sources as much as possible. I do believe in getting opinions and having conversations with other moms and professionals and getting different perspectives.
I actually take back what I just said about not being pro anything. I'm pro-MOMS. I just support moms in general - regardless of their choices. Period.
What about you? Has someone recently engaged you in one of those aforementioned "mommy wars"? If so, what was it? I would love to hear about it!
I am FOR breastfeeding and get annoyed at moms that dont do it or or wont try it! I try to keep my comments to myself, but feel very strongly about the subject!
ReplyDeleteHi! Thanks for your comment. Personally I feel certain ways about certain choices also - but it's important to be like you in the sense you keep your comments to yourself. I don't know if you agree but I feel many people get too pushy in offering parenting advice or are downright judgemental. That's what I have a problem with generally.
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