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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. It was along the lines of "if you feed your child formula, you are poisoning him." That is not the exact issue, but it's an equivalent. It isn't a parenting style like attachment parenting or not. It is basically calling me irresponsible as a parent for making a different choice. (And it's not actually formula / breastfeeding, that is just an equivalent). Another equivalent would be natural birth / epidural. She basically came down hard on one side of the equation, which fine, she is entitled to her opinion, but she said basically "anyone who does X is just irresponsible and not putting their child's health first." So, since I happened to do X, I feel like pointing out that maybe she should not be so judgmental. Talking this over more with DH (yes, I know, shouldn't let this get to me so much) I guess it is possible she doesn't know we did what she's warning against, but I also think she is the type to say it fully aware that she's offending people and just not caring. I think that's my main problem. I woudn't care if it was just an opinion, but she was SO judgmental about it.

There are several people who are arguing with her now and I think one of her friends is about to unfriend her so it's not just me feeling offended. But I'm basically over it, and her. I've unfriended her on FB and if she ever notices and asks me why, I'll tell her. Not so sure how our in-person interactions will be in the future. As few and far between as possible, with any luck. [/quote]

OP, both of the "examples" you mentioned are extremely personal decisions. It is kind of like when Gisele (Tom Brady's wife) said that breastfeeding should be mandatory. It is clear that this woman is ignorant. If breastfeeding was easy for everyone, everyone would do it. But the reality is that women face many challenges and have the needs of themselves and other family members to consider. What about women who must work 12 hours a day in a minimum wage job environment that is not conducive to pumping?

This woman is ignorant, both for making blanket judgement statements about others' personal decisions, and also for posting it on facebook. [/quote]

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