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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, I actually think this is a good analogy. Sometimes it just feels good to do something for your kids even if you wouldn't argue it's necessarily "better" and might not be able to point to concrete ways in which the choice will create better outcomes. I absolutely felt this way about breastfeeding -- I liked doing it in part because it just felt like something I could do for my kids, and I liked feeling like I was doing something for them. I don't think there is anything wrong with using formula and if you asked me if I had an opinion on it, I'd say "no, do what works for you." But personally I liked the feeling of doing something that felt "extra" for my kids even though I couldn't tell you exactly why it was extra.

I also think kids who get these kinds of extras from their parents, whatever they are (it doesn't have to be private school or breastfeeding or organic fruit, it could be piano lessons or always buying good quality clothes or going to every single basketball game), feel more loved and supported, and this on it's own has a benefit for kids no matter how you show that love and support. You could have two kids with similar personalities, intelligence, and appearance, but the kid whose parents are invested enough to go the extra mile in various ways will seem more likable. The kid who doesn't get that extra support might still be great, but I think this kind of emotional neglect is somehow noticeable to others even if the kid seems to be doing well without the support the other kid gets.[/quote]

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