sometimes this board is too slow so...

Married2003

so I resort to the 0-3months for questions but man they have drama, drama on that board!

ShannonLK

I go there every once in a while, too.  There is ALWAYS something going on!

Married2003

once I got my head bit of because I asked about CIO...

I ask things because I'm not sure.

robynlesley

Here's my ageist take on the prevalent meanness.  Most of us older moms are more patient and thus less likely to attack another for a question that may be controversial. 

There is such anonymity with the internet and some take that as license to act with cruelty.

 

ShannonLK

Yeah, I'm not sure what the problem is over there.  It's a shame though!

ShannonLK

robynlesley:

Here's my ageist take on the prevalent meanness.  Most of us older moms are more patient and thus less likely to attack another for a question that may be controversial. 

There is such anonymity with the internet and some take that as license to act with cruelty.

 

Very true Robyn. I would be very surprised if most of those women act the same way IRL.

I LOVE that pic of Aaron. I don't know how he can get any cuter!!

M.Amy

I lurk on the 6-12 okay now 9-12 board to see if there is any good information specific to that age group but I never post. I learned my lesson a long time ago after getting flamed for asking a common question.

It seems we have all agreed (without explicitly saying so) that we want the Parenting Over 35 board to be a safe place for us to ask questions, vent, and share our fears, joys and concerns.

I love it and all of you ladies!!

funchicken

I think the boards mellow out a bit as the LOs get older.  The 12-24 board was a lot less drama-filled than the earlier boards and 24+ is really tame.

lynnshey

I will admit that I kinda enjoy the fact that this board is slower.  It gives me time to check everyone's messages and try and respond them to them all.

 I also like how you all seem so close and supportive.  This board has a nice, comfy feel to it.

 

vanverth

I appreciate the lack of drama because these little babies do not come with instructions and what might be a silly question to an experienced mom might be a very difficult problem to another mom.

peeper72

I pretty much never leave this board anymore.

dianah36

robynlesley:

Here's my ageist take on the prevalent meanness.  Most of us older moms are more patient and thus less likely to attack another for a question that may be controversial. 

There is such anonymity with the internet and some take that as license to act with cruelty.

 

 

Totally agree. 

dianah36

vanverth:

I appreciate the lack of drama because these little babies do not come with instructions and what might be a silly question to an experienced mom might be a very difficult problem to another mom.

 

I LOVE your LO's pic....so adorable. 

KristelRobin

lynnshey:

I will admit that I kinda enjoy the fact that this board is slower.  It gives me time to check everyone's messages and try and respond them to them all.

 I also like how you all seem so close and supportive.  This board has a nice, comfy feel to it.

 

ITA!  I love being able to read each and every post, even when I've been away for a few days.  And there is definitely a comfy feel here.  I felt at home on this board from the very beginning because all of these ladies are so welcoming.

Piranha54

peeper72:

I pretty much never leave this board anymore.

Ditto.  Although I did take a gander at the new 6-9 board and they were in a dither about the new split, so won't be doing that again soon.