I think that experts are over-rated at times. Sure, experts do
bring in suggestions and ideas that the parent did not even think
to consider. However, it's still important to consider whether
these suggestions or ideas are necessary at times.
So if people take the attitude: "There's no right or wrong
sometimes." does that mean that people do not bother to learn
parenting skills?
There's no right or wrong, does not mean that people do not bother
to learn. It will simply mean that people should proceed with this
mentality as they go about finding more information. Each person
has their own judgement on what's right or wrong.
So all in all, it is better that parents read and learn as
much as possible instead of simply going with their own "beliefs
and delusions".
In actual fact, it is common sense that it is better for parents to
read and learn as much as possible. This is true, irregardless of
what topic you are learning at the moment (parenting is a topic, I
guess). The question is, as you have mentioned, where should
parents acquire their knowledge. From the recognized experts?
Probably... But how about from the old too? From those who had past
experience on raising children? Is it in our society to place such
great emphasis on experts opinions, to forgo the lessons and
experiences passed down through the generations?
Just a passing thought:
Suppose expert advice do help. If parents were to wholeheartedly
listen and follow experts' advice, what would this society become?
A society that is so focussed on perfection that parents have to be
taught the correct way to raise their baby? A society that has
become a factory outlet because each baby are being raised by
Standard Measures?
A question to ponder:
Why would parents want to parent their child in the first place?
For love? For responsibility? For their (the parents) own future?
Or?
Sidetrack:
I'm sleepy
