I am always drawn to the many links to parenting articles
shared on social media. The article
usually makes it seem very clear that a certain point about raising children
makes complete sense. Most seem to be
articles that make excuses for not doing something… and the articles aim to make
lack of parenting seem to make complete sense.
Parents with messy houses can feel vindicated about a
disastrous house because they are catering to their children at all times. And of course, children are only young once
so it would be considered poor parenting to spend a little time on the house;
that takes away from the children afterall.
Articles insist that spending too much time catering to their children
is bad for their development because they become self-centered. So the alternative is to provide them with a
home, food, clothing, and opportunities for them to play on their own. On the flip side there are blogs and posts
about embracing every minute, opportunity, and experience with your child. Play with them. All day.
Accommodate their every wish, embrace their back talk because they are
learning to assert themselves. You get the
picture. Right?
Rather than lose my mind at the ridiculousness of some of
these ‘all or nothing’, ‘this way is best’ articles I have decided to have a
little fun with them. Because, well, I’m rather opinionated and of course
the blogosphere would love to hear my thoughts!
Right? So, each time I see one of
these parenting articles come across my news feed I will refer to the article
and offer my response.
Off to find the most recent of these articles…. Stay tuned!!
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