Parenting has gone through a lot of
change since I had my children in the ‘90s. We belong to a generation of moms
where we clubbed traditional methods of upbringing with modern practises under
the guidance of elders in the family and some family doctor who was more than
willing to share some informed choices in parenting. Today, thanks to the
internet, everything is available at our fingertips. Sometimes all that knowledge can be a bit overwhelming. Don’t get me wrong. I am all for knowledge, information etc
etc. Provided we have the intellect and the common sense to decipher the
information and the maturity to select what suits our parenting style.
It is important to adapt the knowledge to our overall family values and style to enjoy the full benefit…..
Families are different and what sets each family apart are their cultural heritage and family values which has been passed down the generations. We need to respect that and adopt our parenting style likewise. What is alright in another family may not be alright in mine and vice versa. I wish more moms would consider that aspect when cultivating a new habit or correcting something that already exists.
