I witnessed so much drama and “mommy wars” unfold on Facebook today that it made me really irritated. This is a response to that…
To the moms and dads of Nameberry:
I’m sure there are days that you feel like you aren’t doing things right or that you aren’t sure what you are doing. You are faced with the reality of raising little adults in a very messed up, but beautiful world. It’s probably tough (I don’t know yet). People seem to think they can attack others for their parenting choices, but do not let that get to you. Only you, and your child’s medical professional, know what is best for your children. If you breastfeed, you are a good parent. If you bottle feed or supplement, you are a good parent. If you cloth diaper, you are a good parent. If you use disposables, you are a good parent. If your son is circumcised, you are a good parent. If he isn’t, you are a good parent. Co-sleeping, crib sleeping, homeschool, public school, private school, religious, nonreligious, single, married, divorced, organic foods, pizza for breakfast, no tv, constant cartoons, vaccinated, anti-vax…whatever it is, you are a good parent. Everyone makes mistakes, but you learn. You are doing a great job and no one could do it better for your kiddos than you! There is no manual or pay, but it is a very important job. Please, if you have come under attack for something you have done as a parent, move on and don’t get sucked into the drama. Some people aren’t happy unless they are made to feel superior than someone else.
I just wanted to tell you this and I hope that there comes a day when parents can be supportive of each other, instead of critical.
