Can't we all just get along...(joking!!) But seriously, I think that maybe we should stop relying on this mom or that mom who wrote a book, or this culture or that culture and start relying on common sense for parenting. I don't know about anyone else, but intuitively if I follow my gut instinct it usually leads me down the right path. And if I get stuck parenting, I ask for help but still choose what intuitively feels right for my home and family.

I think a middle ground of being supportive without smothering and offering discipline with compassion is the best approach for my family.