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[quote=Anonymous]I want to be sympathetic to OP’s sister and I do have my own fair share of parenting anxieties, but this is just WAAAYYYY over the top. We should all be respectful of others’ parenting choices, sure. But as these kids get older, the results of these parenting choices become evident in kids that are so coddled and controlled that they can’t function as young adults or make healthy choices for themselves. They can’t soothe themselves back to sleep at 4 and 6 years old? Wait until they’re in school full time and they’re a wreck to be dealt with by their teachers. They can only eat organic with no exception? Great, but wait until they’re at a birthday party for a friend and mom is running behind them with a fork full of organic applesauce. They won’t ALLOW a babysitter? That’s the best one by far. We had no family in the area when my son was much younger but leaving him for short periods of time was critical to foster a bit of independence. Who are the parents in this situation if the kids are calling all the shots?

Again, I’m all for being sympathetic to a different method of parenting, but this isn’t simply a difference in approach to raising kids. This is complete and unhealthy control that will affect their kids’ ability to grow as independent young adults. I feel for the kids because they will begin to notice this soon enough.

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