tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1096222976291203462.post3813617295565519002..comments2023-04-01T10:51:43.447-04:00Comments on The Savage's Lair: The Irony of Ezzo and AP, Part 2The Savagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15906014150752232747noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1096222976291203462.post-82768020651283844632009-05-20T07:54:47.038-04:002009-05-20T07:54:47.038-04:00I've often wondered how the Ezzos really did paren...I've often wondered how the Ezzos really did parent their newborns. The idea that your husband is really more important than your newborn baby speaks volumes on their attitude, and is absolutely a fallen concept! <br />As parents, we are continuously struggling with our selfish desires, and to have someone come along--with a "Christian" label, no less, and say to us that it's okay to be selfish and actually encouraged, is just mindblowing to me. <br />I'm no perfect mom, but I get angry when I see some selfish parents who have kids and then don't want to be their sole caregivers, handing them off to nannies and daycares for 75% of the week, then getting angry because the daycares don't "do it right." And Ezzo is promoting the same kind of behavior from even the stay-at-home moms. <br />It amazes me that even the people in their own church listened to this garbage! (of course, it plays right into their selfish desires, so maybe it sounded good at the time...)Abbyhttp://betweenbabies.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1096222976291203462.post-35482548905051192372009-05-06T20:23:00.000-04:002009-05-06T20:23:00.000-04:00Anon-- Yeah, that's why I really prefer to get...Anon-- Yeah, that's why I really prefer to get advice from women I know IRL, whose kids I know (and whose flaws I can see ;-) .<br /><br />Lori-- You crack me up! Try Tim Kimmel's Grace-Based Parenting for good thoughts on teens. Most of his illustrations are of kids in that age-range. <br /><br />You know how dogmatic I was on the topic of babies before and after BD#1 was born... (who am I kidding? Still am, LOL). Are you *sure* you want my opinion?? You know how I love to go on & on. Bring coffee...<br /><br />Sus--Lemmie know when the little one arrives, when you reach another step in the path to really, really outnumbered, LOL. (I know you love it too--and y'all do such a good job with your kids!)<br /><br />KK-- *blush* Thanks! I love reading your posts on child-raising. (And the roses!!) You've been where the rest of us younger moms are, and lived to tell about it. I'm all ears!! <br /><br />Megan--Welcome!! I finally made it over to you this afternoon! Looks like I have another link to add to the list. :-) <br /><br />The rest of you seriously need to go read <A HREF="http://sortacrunchy.typepad.com/sortacrunchy/2009/05/as-he-leads-us-offering-alternative-viewpoints.html" REL="nofollow">this post</A> of Megan's about parenting and BabyWise. Good conversation going on over there!!The Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906014150752232747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1096222976291203462.post-64540010249341631402009-05-02T10:34:00.000-04:002009-05-02T10:34:00.000-04:00You know, I have to agree as a parent to #2 (and p...You know, I have to agree as a parent to #2 (and probably beyond, can't speak to that, however, as I have only two), you definitely take a more "who cares? whatever works!" approach to parenting a newborn.<br /><br />Thanks to linking to others. Excellent reading.Megan@SortaCrunchyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17202909752129884370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1096222976291203462.post-48136692424719324952009-04-28T21:14:00.000-04:002009-04-28T21:14:00.000-04:00Great couple of posts, I really enjoyed them.
A...Great couple of posts, I really enjoyed them. <br /><br />As parents and as Christians we are always learning, and I am enjoying reading your thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1096222976291203462.post-14709442114585268132009-04-22T18:02:00.000-04:002009-04-22T18:02:00.000-04:00Good thoughts. I think way too many people follow...Good thoughts. I think way too many people follow one thing completely! I am definitely NOT a full AP and not a full Babywise parent, although I lean more toward scheduling things (including babies) which for me I think is a personality trait, as I don't deal with chaos at all well. I've actually never read Ezzo's books, just listened to advice from my wise sisters who have all read his books (I think) and theirs wasn't straight from the book either ;-) As mom of 5 soon to be 6 little ones, I'd say that each kid is different and we all need to ask wisdom of God and do the best we can.Susannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1096222976291203462.post-8170515179988362672009-04-21T16:19:00.000-04:002009-04-21T16:19:00.000-04:00Interesting post... I look forward to seeing more ...Interesting post... I look forward to seeing more from you on this topic. <br /><br />I have no idea what to think about BabyWise because I've never had a baby. :) I imagine that, like so many other things, moderation is a principle that Ezzo's followers overlook (and maybe he himself). And whole-hog AP styles probably have their own pitfalls. <br /><br />The antithesis does run THROUGH, and not around, everything we produce. <br /><br />I'm glad you're on the trail of antithesis lines in this regard, so that I can bookmark your posts and pick your brain whenever I need to have an opinion on these issues. ;)<br /><br /><br />...so, uh, anything in your baby books about dealing with adolescents? I can't really find any books on my situation. *coughs*lorojorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515905963948470323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1096222976291203462.post-36360785084276554972009-04-21T11:11:00.000-04:002009-04-21T11:11:00.000-04:00Great post! I too almost fell into the Babywise t...Great post! I too almost fell into the Babywise trap and I have come a LONG way since then. After 2 children, I have discovered that they are so vastly different - and there is no "one size fits all". <br /><br />But what really hit home to ME was to find out that the Ezzo's moved to Charleston, SC - to the OPPOSITE coast from their 2 daughters and grandchildren. And then, to find out that he has no relationship with his adult daughters. It begs the question - is THAT what I want to model? The parenting of someone whose own children do not have a relationship with them? Uh.... NO! So, it has made me start to re-evaluate the parenting advice I am given, or that I read. I want to know more about the relationship that the advice giver has with their OWN children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com