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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP Here. I know parents of 4 who will use tylenol PM to put their fussy child to sleep on tough nights.  One classmate of my daughters already has several capped teeth. She's constantly sucking on lollipops when we see her at the park. Another child gets a ham sandwich for lunch every day, despite telling her mom she's committed to vegetarianism.  She confessed to me that she likes coming to my home for playdates because I don't force her to eat meat.  (My kids are vegetarian by choice; DH & I are not. Yet, accommodate everyone's dietary preferences.)

I'm sure all the parents above think they're doing a great job.  I happen to be very hyper-critical and self aware. The world is full of clueless people who think they're doing an awesome job.

[b]The world isn't so black and white.[/b]  I'd love to hear more nuanced answers from people who understand the benefits (and downsides) of being conscientious and, yes, perfectionist.

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LOL then you must understand that there is a huge gray area between parenting as you describe it, constantly picking on your kids for doing normal childish things like touching the walls, and giving your kids lollipops to suck on whenever such that they develop several cavities? 
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