Is there ever a time when unsolicited parenting advice is appreciated? I mean, reeeeally?
As in, has anyone ever said, ” Why THANK YOU! I never occurred to me that the world is full of communicable disease. And here I was, selfishly grocery shopping for my family. Perhaps, next time should I leave my infant home alone. Golly, what would I do without you” and NOT in a sarcastic voice?
I write posts about my follies. I smile knowingly at other parents struggling with a tantrumming children. I comfort. I offer cookies, but I DO not give advice. I’ve also become very skilled at deflecting it.
I am like NINJA.
I’m guest posting on Zulily’s blog today talking abut this very issue. Come on over and leave a comment (pretty please).
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I’m always asked for advice from my sisters and friends, it drives me insane. Yes I’ve been a parent for 15 years but have they seen my household; the crying kids; the defiant teen; the mommy downing a stiff drink. I am no expert and i’ve never come across an expert but if I do thats who I would want advice from 🙂
So true, but sometimes it’s so hard to not give it 😛
I won’t mind if a parenting coach or experienced in parenting would give me any advice that I don’t ask for. But personally, I only give parenting advice to those who ask for it but sometimes I do it through blogging. It’s something indirectly given and anyone who thinks that they have learn something from me through those blogs, then I guess it’s something that I consider a blessing.
Here’s an article that might interest you –
http://www.teenbootcamps.org/boot-camps/do-boot-camps-for-teens-really-work.html