Originally Posted by Val
Though I agree with most of what you've written on this thread, I have to disagree here. I haven't always made the best decisions regarding my kids. I make mistakes. Everyone does. And I think that being a parent who loves her kids and is invested in them doesn't mean that all my decisions are above reproach.

I agree that there will always be critics and naysayers, which is why I try to find evidence to support my decisions rather than relying only on an inner voice (which is often emotional rather than rational).

You're right in that we're all human and subject to making mistakes. I should have added that I also do massive amounts of research and consider many factors, so my decisions are not just based on emotions. I think the emotions come into play when I advocate for what I've decided.