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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No way in h*ll would I attempt to tell a new mom that there was only one "right" way to parent and that was My way.

I know what works best for me and for my dh and for my children.  That's it.  Other parents are certainly just as capable to figure out what will work best for their families.

Sometimes we might have strong opinions about why we chose what we did.  Sometimes we might even feel defensive about our own choices and feel the need to tout how wonderful our choice is to other people.  Don't.

Quality daycare (or SAH, or grandparents watching the grandkids) is most absolutely a perfectly legitimate option.  And it might be the ideal option for some families.[/quote]

We cam learn from opinion and advice.  I would be more afraid to simply rule out any advice based on my instincts.  Then again, I was raised to listen, then verify, then decide on any subject.  Certainly raising my children is the most important thing I have to do and I want to learn all opinions and hear all advice - then I verify all I hear and then decide.

So to PP - approach the subject of your nephew again calmly and gently with your brother and SIL.  Then you have no choice but to let it go and support your nephew in any way possible.  And NEVER take an "I told you so" attitude with your brother when it doesn't work out.  [/quote]

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