On Parenting

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Ok, mini-rant time:

There seems to be this slew of young women who write parenting advice books/blogs when their own children are still under the age of ten. And I don't understand it.

Like,

How do you know what makes a good parent? You have no idea how your kids are going to turn out. You're not even halfway there. What gives you the authority to say certain diets or teaching methods or styles of discipline are right or wrong?

I mean,

What about our mothers and grandmothers?
They have the weight of experience on their side, I'd rather hear what they have to say.

It may seem strange that I'm voicing my opinion on something that has no bearing on my personal life, but for some reason, it really sticks in my craw.

That is such a weird expression. I always picture myself with lobster claws for hands and they're full of peanut butter.

Listen, just because you dress your small ones in organic free range cotton or whatever, you've gotten them to eat eggplant surprise without complaining, and they're taking some sort of Underwater Basket Weaving Class for Baby Geniuses doesn't mean they're going to turn into Perfect and Successful Upstanding Citizens.

Obviously they're less likely to be an ax murderer if they learn to express themselves with arts and crafts at an early age.  But there's no guarantee that they won't make terrible choices when they grow up and are out on their own.

What kids really need to learn is about Love

Compassion,

Patience,

Meekness,

Self-Control,

And Faith in a power much stronger than themselves.

Also, a healthy understanding of personal finance. So helpful.

The kid who has those things under his or belt is the one with a fighting chance in this great and terrible world. 

And THAT is my educated and completely relevant opinion on parenting.

/end rant

I suppose I should clarify that I don't personally know any of these high maintenance mommies who irritate me so; I don't want you to think I'm passive-aggressively pointing fingers. All the young mothers I know are doing a fine job of raising their youngins right. 
Again, not that my opinion has any bearing on the matter...