Have we done UNPOPULAR OPINION THURSDAY yet?

orion09 · October 2009

here's mine.... i think parents that curse around their kids are ignorant! Or... as a matter of fact parents that practice any bad habits around their kids are ignorant.... especially if you are going to get upset about it later if your child does it at a young age. We're the first role models they have! We should act like it!

example: my little cousin [4] gets spanked for cursing at the nursery but everyone curses around him.... and the gets spankings for asking to drink alcohol,... even though he's always around when the adults are getting drunk and they have let him taste it before.

note: we i don't live in the city with them... neither do i condone getting drunk in the presence of children.

ETA: i sound a little b!tchy.. sorry... AF is punching me in the abs like we're in the UFC... Sad

renebean319 · October 2009

i have a few:

-I think when an inmate is found guilty and given the death penalty, there should be a time limit on the appeals process. If you're convicted in 2001, there's no way you should be allowed to still be appealing in 2011.

-Ear piercing is not cruelty and anyone who says that obviously has never seen first hand, real examples of cruelty to children.

-Cranberry Gingerale is by far, the best soda out there. EVER.

and thats all i got for now.

sandyk51306 · October 2009

Here's mine. Dreamfeeding. I. Don't. Get. It. At. All.

Why would you force food down your LO's throat when they are sleeping?

Sorry if I offended, but this IS Unpopular Opinion Thursday after all.

katypresson · October 2009

I'm currently working on my bad cursing habits Embarrassed

Trixie6717 · October 2009

orion09:
here's mine.... i think parents that curse around their kids are ignorant! Or... as a matter of fact parents that practice any bad habits around their kids are ignorant.... especially if you are going to get upset about it later if your child does it at a young age. We're the first role models they have! We should act like it!

example: my little cousin [4] gets spanked for cursing at the bursery but everyone curses around him.... and the gets spankings for asking to drink alcohol,... even though he's always around when the adults are getting drunk and they have let him taste it before.

note: we i don't live in the city with them... neither do i condone getting drunk in the presence of children.

ETA: i sound a little b!tchy.. sorry... AF is punching me in the abs like we're in the UFC...

I don't think that is unpopular. I totally agree!

Trixie6717 · October 2009

sandyk51306:
Here's mine. Dreamfeeding. I. Don't. Get. It. At. All.

Why would you force food down your LO's throat when they are sleeping?

Sorry if I offended, but this IS Unpopular Opinion Thursday after all.

This. Maybe I just don't get it or understand it.

KSimone619 · October 2009

You're right, it's hard to punish him when he's essentially "learning" these things from his parents. I can't believe that he asks for alcohol though!

On the other hand, I admittedly practice some bad habits around my DD.... eating too much junk food, not picking up after myself, etc. Hhmmmmm

edwins_girl · October 2009

renebean319:

-I think when an inmate is found guilty and given the death penalty, there should be a time limit on the appeals process. If you're convicted in 2001, there's no way you should be allowed to still be appealing in 2011.

I knew I loved you. When I was in government class in HS we had mock congress and I proposed a bill pretty much stating this exactly.

Shweensickle · October 2009

renebean319:
-I think when an inmate is found guilty and given the death penalty, there should be a time limit on the appeals process. If you're convicted in 2001, there's no way you should be allowed to still be appealing in 2011.
-Ear piercing is not cruelty and anyone who says that obviously has never seen first hand, real examples of cruelty to children.
-Cranberry Gingerale is by far, the best soda out there. EVER.

yes, yes and yes.

My unpopular opinion is that I don't find Blair's blog amusing at all and don't really understand how she has so many followers.

I also hate tutus and headbands with ginormous bows or flowers on them. NMS.

josswhedon · October 2009

I believe its possible to, and ok to, get an infant on a schedule.

orion09 · October 2009

oh... and shopping while your baby is screaming is stupid! Stop shopping and take care of your baby! The clothes aren't going anywhere!

(had a bad day at the mall yesterday)

rbidi · October 2009

renebean319:

-Ear piercing is not cruelty and anyone who says that obviously has never seen first hand, real examples of cruelty to children.

I agree and none of my DDs have them pierced.

Also, George Bush must've really f*'d us up, if they are giving Obama a noble peace prize just for being him. This is another reason why I'm an independant voter.

Love2Teach · October 2009

josswhedon:
I believe its possible to, and ok to, get an infant on a schedule.

Yes Me too. We're rockin' one already.

ljlkm · October 2009

Here's mine: I disagree with everyone who says "You know what's best for your baby." If that were true, we wouldn't have pediatricians...or psychotherapists. I do, however, believe that sometimes you need to do what you need to do to get through the day, which usually gets you to the same place. I just think it's disingenous to pretend that it's necessarily what's best for the baby.

RandZB · October 2009

Ooh, me next! I plan on spanking my children when they are old enough and when they deserve it. I hope I don't have to do it very often, but I will if I need to. I was spanked when I deserved it, and I turned out okay. I will also wash their mouths out with soap if they curse after having been warned. Once again, happened to us, we turned out fine.

edwins_girl · October 2009

I believe there is nothing wrong with a woman selling her eggs for money and should not be judged for doing so.

orion09 · October 2009

last two:

~ teaching your toddlers [daughters] to stick out their butt and dance like a stripper should a be a crime!

~ i think complaining that your LO doesn't nap when they STTN is dumb! Would you rather they take a ton of 30 minutes naps and you still have to wake up 4 times a night? ugh....be grateful for what you have!

kaylenpar1 · October 2009

-I'm dusgusted at what our government is turning into. It's all about greed. (I am an indipendent voter as well, and did not vote for Obama)

-I don't get all the hype about the Obamas.... sure, they're faily down to earth for a President, but still. They're just people too.

-I think people who get married on Halloween and have the reception a costume party are stupid.

-I love Matt Lauer. I have a huge secret crush on him. No idea why.

Nicavesani · October 2009

Here's mine:

I don't see any REAL need for circumcision. If you choose to circumcise your son, fine, but don't judge me because I did not. It doesn't make him any more or less clean than your baby.

edwins_girl · October 2009

orion09:

last two:

~ teaching your toddlers [daughters] to stick out their butt and dance like a stripper should a be a crime!

~ i think complaining that your LO doesn't nap when they STTN is dumb! Would you rather they take a ton of 30 minutes naps and you still have to wake up 4 times a night? ugh....be grateful for what you have!

This x1000 to both of those.

lzybeanie · October 2009

orion09:

~ i think complaining that your LO doesn't nap when they STTN is dumb! Would you rather they take a ton of 30 minutes naps and you still have to wake up 4 times a night? ugh....be grateful for what you have!

Agree! DD has always been a great night sleeper and a sucky napper. But I always said I could deal with anything during the day after a full night of sleep!

And my unpopular opinion....I often think that parents with older babies who don't STTN aren't really trying everything they can. I know some people just get lucky, but I do believe that something has to work to help your child STTN!

Nicole Williams · October 2009

kaylenpar1:

-I'm dusgusted at what our government is turning into. It's all about greed. (I am an indipendent voter as well, and did not vote for Obama)

-I don't get all the hype about the Obamas.... sure, they're faily down to earth for a President, but still. They're just people too.

-I think people who get married on Halloween and have the reception a costume party are stupid.

-I love Matt Lauer. I have a huge secret crush on him. No idea why.

Yes, yes, yes, yes. Cannot stand Obama.

Matt Lauer is a babe. I totally crush on Detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) from Law & Order: SVU.

Ok, my unpopular opinion: I am disgusted when women breastfeed their children past a certain age. Breastfeed them when they are a baby, and that is it. I kid you not, I saw a little boy WALK up to his mom, pull down her shirt, and start nursing. It freaked me out.

KaupuaKaleponi · October 2009

I think that its ridiculous when people rearrange their whole lives to accomedate nap schedules. You aren't doing your child any favors if you stick to a strict schedule all the time. Last time I checked life doesn't work that way so why be unrealistic?

C.Mo · October 2009

1) I'm already planning DD's 1st birthday party. The cake I want is basically a wedding cake: https://media.photobucket.com/image/cake%20brooch/PrincessXsparkle86/brooch.jpg Except I want it to be a pale pink color with sage green ribbons. I also want huge pink and green floral arrangements and yes, I will be putting her in a pink and green tutu and flower headband. Embarrassed I also think this is all normal.

2) I don't really like women in real life (I love them here though!).

Dammit I wish I could think of better ones!

BitterOldHag · October 2009

I don't get all the hype over Twilight. The books were kind of eh and it looks like the movie was as well.

Shweensickle · October 2009

nwilliams8:

Ok, my unpopular opinion: I am disgusted when women breastfeed their children past a certain age. Breastfeed them when they are a baby, and that is it. I kid you not, I saw a little boy WALK up to his mom, pull down her shirt, and start nursing. It freaked me out.

I agree. When a child can mindfully ask you for the boob or help him/herself to it, it's time to wean. If you want to keep giving the child breastmilk, then pump and give it in a cup or bottle.

rebus82 · October 2009

orion09:
here's mine.... i think parents that curse around their kids are ignorant! Or... as a matter of fact parents that practice any bad habits around their kids are ignorant.... especially if you are going to get upset about it later if your child does it at a young age. We're the first role models they have! We should act like it!
example: my little cousin [4] gets spanked for cursing at the nursery but everyone curses around him.... and the gets spankings for asking to drink alcohol,... even though he's always around when the adults are getting drunk and they have let him taste it before.
note: we i don't live in the city with them... neither do i condone getting drunk in the presence of children.
ETA: i sound a little b!tchy.. sorry... AF is punching me in the abs like we're in the UFC...

That's your opinion and that's fine, but cursing around a child and then punishing them for doing it isn't ignorant, it's hypocritical. DH and I don't censor ourselves around DS and we're hardly ignorant. We're well aware that he'll pick it up, and we're okay with that. We just plan to teach him not to do it loudly in public (no screaming FVCK or anything.) Much like picking his nose, there are some things you don't do in public

SoOn2bEbLaNk · October 2009

I have to agree with Shweensickle about Blair. I do not get it.

Nicavesani · October 2009

rebus82:
orion09:
here's mine.... i think parents that curse around their kids are ignorant! Or... as a matter of fact parents that practice any bad habits around their kids are ignorant.... especially if you are going to get upset about it later if your child does it at a young age. We're the first role models they have! We should act like it!
example: my little cousin [4] gets spanked for cursing at the nursery but everyone curses around him.... and the gets spankings for asking to drink alcohol,... even though he's always around when the adults are getting drunk and they have let him taste it before.
note: we i don't live in the city with them... neither do i condone getting drunk in the presence of children.
ETA: i sound a little b!tchy.. sorry... AF is punching me in the abs like we're in the UFC...
That's your opinion and that's fine, but cursing around a child and then punishing them for doing it isn't ignorant, it's hypocritical. DH and I don't censor ourselves around DS and we're hardly ignorant. We're well aware that he'll pick it up, and we're okay with that. We just plan to teach him not to do it loudly in public (no screaming FVCK or anything.) Much like picking his nose, there are some things you don't do in public

So you're gonna be ok with your 4 year old cursing like a sailor? I know it's UNpopular opinion thursday, but why?

AZAudiGirl · October 2009

I don't like that people think I am being selfish for wanting to be back in shape and hating my after-baby body. Yes, I know it was all for a good cause and I am super lucky to have a healthy baby. BUT.... is it crazy to want to be back in shape to play with my child when he gets older (and fit into my old jeans)??? How am I ever going to be able to chase him on his bike if I stay like this?

Nicole Williams · October 2009

AZAudiGirl:
I don't like that people think I am being selfish for wanting to be back in shape and hating my after-baby body. Yes, I know it was all for a good cause and I am super lucky to have a healthy baby. BUT.... is it crazy to want to be back in shape to play with my child when he gets older (and fit into my old jeans)??? How am I ever going to be able to chase him on his bike if I stay like this?

Wait. Am I reading this correctly? Someone told you that you were selfish for wanting to get back into shape?

Mike&Care · October 2009

This is a jump off the college paying post below.

I think parents that buy their kids a house or give them a downpayment are enabling idiots. Let your kid save money and buy a house on their own. Your kid has nothing invested if things are constantly handed to them.

Shellbelle22 · October 2009

I think people that feel guilty over EFF'ing need to grow a thicker skin. Especially if their guilt comes others judging them. Throughout parenting, we will constantly be making decisions for our kids that affect them in the long term. If you get upset every time someone disagrees that you made the best decision for your family, you have a long road ahead of you! In a few years (or sooner), no one will care how you fed your infant.

Shweensickle · October 2009

Mike&Care:
This is a jump off the college paying post below.
I think parents that buy their kids a house or give them a downpayment are enabling idiots. Let your kid save money and buy a house on their own. Your kid has nothing invested if things are constantly handed to them.

I will defend this by saying that my ILs gave us money to help with our down payment b/c the banks want 20% now and we had about 17%. I don't think they were enabling us to be idiots. They were helping to ensure that we would have a place to live to raise their grandchild.

Shellbelle22 · October 2009

Mike&Care:
This is a jump off the college paying post below.
I think parents that buy their kids a house or give them a downpayment are enabling idiots. Let your kid save money and buy a house on their own. Your kid has nothing invested if things are constantly handed to them.

I completely agree. I have friends my age (23) who do not manage their own accounts and their parents pay their credit card monthly. Then they don't understand why I can't spend hundreds of dollars on a shopping spree. Um, I have actual bills to pay! With my money, not my mommy's!

AZAudiGirl · October 2009

nwilliams8:
AZAudiGirl:
I don't like that people think I am being selfish for wanting to be back in shape and hating my after-baby body. Yes, I know it was all for a good cause and I am super lucky to have a healthy baby. BUT.... is it crazy to want to be back in shape to play with my child when he gets older (and fit into my old jeans)??? How am I ever going to be able to chase him on his bike if I stay like this?

Wait. Am I reading this correctly? Someone told you that you were selfish for wanting to get back into shape?

Yep. Lots of people have told me I am being selfish. MIL and SIL mostly.

MattysGirl81 · October 2009

ljlkm:
Here's mine: I disagree with everyone who says "You know what's best for your baby." If that were true, we wouldn't have pediatricians...or psychotherapists. I do, however, believe that sometimes you need to do what you need to do to get through the day, which usually gets you to the same place. I just think it's disingenous to pretend that it's necessarily what's best for the baby.

ITA. With all the stupid parents out there, this can't possibly always be true.

Nicole Williams · October 2009

AZAudiGirl:
nwilliams8:

AZAudiGirl:
I don't like that people think I am being selfish for wanting to be back in shape and hating my after-baby body. Yes, I know it was all for a good cause and I am super lucky to have a healthy baby. BUT.... is it crazy to want to be back in shape to play with my child when he gets older (and fit into my old jeans)??? How am I ever going to be able to chase him on his bike if I stay like this?

Wait. Am I reading this correctly? Someone told you that you were selfish for wanting to get back into shape?

Yep. Lots of people have told me I am being selfish. MIL and SIL mostly.

I'm seriously shocked by that. That is the most insane thing I have ever heard. How in the hell is that being selfish??? Wanting to be healthy is good for you and for your family.

Mike&Care · October 2009

Shweensickle:
Mike&Care:
This is a jump off the college paying post below.
I think parents that buy their kids a house or give them a downpayment are enabling idiots. Let your kid save money and buy a house on their own. Your kid has nothing invested if things are constantly handed to them.
I will defend this by saying that my ILs gave us money to help with our down payment b/c the banks want 20% now and we had about 17%. I don't think they were enabling us to be idiots. They were helping to ensure that we would have a place to live to raise their grandchild.

That is not what I was referring to. Being able to save 17% down is HUGE and shows that you do have the capability to buy a home. I am talking about purchasing a home for your kid or co-signing or putting the downpayment down. I am not talking about someone getting an inheritance and using that or a situation like yours.

Basically I am talking about a kid having $0 invested in the home.

Mike&Care · October 2009

Shellbelle22:
Mike&Care:
This is a jump off the college paying post below.
I think parents that buy their kids a house or give them a downpayment are enabling idiots. Let your kid save money and buy a house on their own. Your kid has nothing invested if things are constantly handed to them.

I completely agree. I have friends my age (23) who do not manage their own accounts and their parents pay their credit card monthly. Then they don't understand why I can't spend hundreds of dollars on a shopping spree. Um, I have actual bills to pay! With my money, not my mommy's!

Ha! I have tons of friends like that. They wonder why I am always budgeting and if we go shopping why I wont buy a $100 shirt... umm I have real bills and kids to pay for. They are always like "but Mike makes great money". Yes, but we are saving for a house and he supports a family of four.

mavilabride · October 2009

Totally unpopular but this has been on my mind:

I am all for women making the choice that feels right to them regarding breastfeeding vs formula feeding. However, I think that the very first feed a baby has should always be colostrum. The benefits outweigh the risk and I don't think it is too much to do one breastfeeding session to provide those benefits (of colostrum) to your baby.

This does not include people that absolutely cannot due to medical reasons.

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