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I was just curious to chat by other parents but I have to admit I have been really put-off by wannabe child-psychologists? I mean come on... that "good job" thread??? Yes, I said "good job" with a clap to my son who took a **** on the potty in public today. Apparently my entire parenting philosophy and his future political affiliations are already known, LOL.
I enjoy reading about how others approach various parenting dilemmas. It gives me food for thought, and a different perspective. I most enjoy reading perspectives from parents of older children who have been there, done that, and hear what has worked for them, and what they would have done differently.
I have changed so much about how I parent based on reading parenting boards like this one. Parenting ideas that at one time I would never have considered doing have become important parts of my life (ie cosleeping, extended breastfeeding). Other topics that I had never even known were controversial got me to think about certain ideas in a new way (ie circumcision). Yet other threads have given me ideas on how to concretely implement an abstract idea that I support (ie gentle discipline). Coming to boards like this to discuss parenting has really opened my eyes to new ideas that I have used in my own life. I am happy to continue to learn new things, and to share with others as well.
I'm a new mom and am trying to learn. I'm going to try my best not to fall into the third option camp as time goes on. I do that already (selectively) in relationships forum.
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