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I remember being a new mom and knowing SO much and how I would do things the right way.
- I would never use TV as a babysitter.
- I would never feed my kids a quesadilla from Taco Bell when I could go home and make one there.
- I would never own a video game system.
Umm, I have broken every one of those rules (numerous times-except for the game system, we only have Wii).
I don’t judge nearly as much now that I have a 12 year old.
When I have friends with older kids and I see them doing something I don’t really agree with, like giving them a cell phone. I ask lots of questions.
- Why they gave them one?
- What rules do they have?
- Are they glad they gave him one?
Because while I inherently disagree with my 12 yo needing a cell phone, I am sure one day he will end up having one and I might as well LEARN from others instead of JUDGING them.
Remember we are all moms doing the best we can.
