By request - Unpopular Opinion Thursday

AuburnBride06 · January 2011

AtlJuneBride:
epphd:

I hate hate hate UO days. And FF days. Seriously - they breed nothing but hostility and fights. And generally they are an excuse to let out the inner as$hole. So my UO is that I loathe these threads and really wish we wouldn't get sucked in to them.

Ditto.

Yea I agree with this, although this board has the unique ability to almost always keep things civil/ respectful. IMO there are so many people who just NEED to think their ways are the best. I get tired of how many people I encounter day to day that feel they have to justify themselves too. I also can't stand people who pride themselves on being the " tell it like it is" type while really all they are is judgmental @ssholes.

somethingchangd · January 2011

*I hate Yo Gabba Gabba. It's loud and obnoxious and I honestly don't think it sets a good example.

*I think Glee is one of the crappiest shows I've ever seen. I saw 1 episode and couldn't believe people watch that tripe, not to mention that it wins awards!

*I have no desire to go to Disney anywhere and don't ever plan on taking DS.

*I think if someone posted that they thought people who do CIO with older babies are making a huge mistake, some major feathers would get ruffled. But nobody seems upset that non-CIOers have been called crazy.

gabbeyh · January 2011

roaringrock:

oh schmoodle! you're asking for it!

I hate when people dress newborns and infants like adults. a 2 month old does NOT look cute in a bow tie and formal vest.

ouch!

What about toddlers? Wink

LucyPevensie · January 2011

somethingchangd:
*I think if someone posted that they thought people who do CIO with older babies are making a huge mistake, some major feathers would get ruffled. But nobody seems upset that non-CIOers have been called crazy.

HOT CHA CHA CHA! i missed all the fun. Consider this mama who does not subscribe to CIO but instead views it as nighttime neglect (that's my UO) .. upset at being called crazy.

christiney06 · January 2011

DavezWife:
I think leashes on children are incredibly disrespectful to the child. Don't give me the airport speech, and the they won't stay in a stroller one, and I know MANY parents abuse their use and give them a bad name. They are children, not dogs. Even my own SIL got an earful when she admitted to using one. I adore her. She's a great mom.

But I find them very disrespectful, and there are other ways to keep the child(ren) safe.

I usually love this board for the suppport and kind words and although i've seen this post on other boards, i don't remember it over here before. it makes me sad to see all these slams just for the sake of slamming.

this post in particular makes my blood boil. we use a monkey leash on my son quiet frequently. let me guess, you have a little girl right? one who sits in her stroller w/out screaming bloody murder? well, i don't he hates his stroller. so, if we go to the mall/park/ anywhere outside of the house these are my options. 1. make him go in the stroller and listen to the blood curdling screams, or 2. use the leash and let him walk next to me safely.

I have NO IDEA how you can say keeping my kid safe is disrespectful. he will run away if i don't have the backpack on and chasing after him every 5 seconds makes errands nearly impossible. an airport is full of people everywhere, so why is it not ok to keep him close and safe there??? I would love to hear your other alternatives? would you suggest I carry my 30lb kid around instead?? please , share your wisdom!! my kid is not being treated like a dog and this post is the definition of disrespectful!

angela_lynn80 · January 2011

DavezWife:

I think leashes on children are incredibly disrespectful to the child. Don't give me the airport speech, and the they won't stay in a stroller one, and I know MANY parents abuse their use and give them a bad name. They are children, not dogs. Even my own SIL got an earful when she admitted to using one. I adore her. She's a great mom.

But I find them very disrespectful, and there are other ways to keep the child(ren) safe.

I agree on one level, but disagree also.

I agree for people who actually use it like a lease: holding their child at bay. That is disrespectful...those people give the leash a bad name.

I do have one and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I use it very rarely and only as a "just in case" in very busy situations (aka a large outdoor flea market or a parade). I hold my child's hand, not just the leash. I use it because it eases my mind because I see it as a preventative measure. My child stands by my side, not at the end of a leash...I think they have a purpose if used correctly/appropriately.

GypsyEsq · January 2011

LucyPevensie:
somethingchangd:

*I think if someone posted that they thought people who do CIO with older babies are making a huge mistake, some major feathers would get ruffled. But nobody seems upset that non-CIOers have been called crazy.

HOT CHA CHA CHA! i missed all the fun. Consider this mama who does not subscribe to CIO but instead views it as nighttime neglect (that's my UO) .. upset at being called crazy.

Love you ladies -- I know this will likely be lost in the shuffle but seriously our little core group of non-CIOs keeps me sane. Thank you.

LucyPevensie · January 2011

GypsyEsq:
LucyPevensie:
somethingchangd:

*I think if someone posted that they thought people who do CIO with older babies are making a huge mistake, some major feathers would get ruffled. But nobody seems upset that non-CIOers have been called crazy.

HOT CHA CHA CHA! i missed all the fun. Consider this mama who does not subscribe to CIO but instead views it as nighttime neglect (that's my UO) .. upset at being called crazy.

Love you ladies -- I know this will likely be lost in the shuffle but seriously our little core group of non-CIOs keeps me sane. Thank you.

Yeah! CIO is for wussies!

(I should also clarify - I'm not really upset at being called crazy - heck, I know I'm crazy. I also don't think controlled, compassionate CIO with an older baby that includes frequent Ferber style check-in's and reassurance is all THAT bad. It's just not how I roll!)

lrrb · January 2011

LucyPevensie:
GypsyEsq:
LucyPevensie:
somethingchangd:

*I think if someone posted that they thought people who do CIO with older babies are making a huge mistake, some major feathers would get ruffled. But nobody seems upset that non-CIOers have been called crazy.
HOT CHA CHA CHA! i missed all the fun. Consider this mama who does not subscribe to CIO but instead views it as nighttime neglect (that's my UO) .. upset at being called crazy.
Love you ladies -- I know this will likely be lost in the shuffle but seriously our little core group of non-CIOs keeps me sane. Thank you.
Yeah! CIO is for wussies!
(I should also clarify - I'm not really upset at being called crazy - heck, I know I'm crazy. I also don't think controlled, compassionate CIO with an older baby that includes frequent Ferber style check-in's and reassurance is all THAT bad. It's just not how I roll!)

I didn't call YALL crazy I think the whole getting up a million times is crazy. I can't imagine. But I also had two at the same time...little different than one baby! LIke I said in my OP its NOT FOR EVERYONE...but it worked like a champ for my two babies!

ETA: isn't that UO post??? Can't we state our views? Guess not...won't be posting in this anymore..yikes lol

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