tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150815060078601291.post6662133248418738317..comments2023-08-10T06:25:06.300-07:00Comments on Thoughts From Crudd: Nature or Nurturechrissyruddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02510325508464091703noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150815060078601291.post-47073631433733272502009-07-28T12:58:36.347-07:002009-07-28T12:58:36.347-07:00I empathize with your concerns. I think every pare...I empathize with your concerns. I think every parent has those questions and worries.<br /><br />Based however on my very limited experiences (thus far) with this thing called "parenting" I've determined a few universal truths for myself. These include;<br /><br />1. It's always better for a baby to laugh than cry. For that matter, it's better for an adult to laugh than cry...and what are babies but smaller versions of ourselves? I disagree entirely with people who believe you'll spoil a baby by responding to their cries or giving them too much attention. There will be plenty of opportunities for our children to cry and to be ignored later in life...without our help.<br /><br />2. You have to love your babies for the toddlers, teens and adults they will become...not just for the infants they are now. I read this and I've carried it with me. It seems so many people are enamored with babies. I get it...but it worries me a little. Do those people have the same energy and excitement for 15 year olds? When was the last time you saw a starnger run up to a 15 year old and say "ohhh...how are you cutie?" Our kids will need that love and positive feedback as much (in many respects MORE) when they're 15 as when they're 1.<br /><br />3. Don't sweat the small stuff. A client of mine whom I respect very much gave me this advice. If the kid's not in the hospital or prison (and sometimes even if they are) then they'll probably rebound just fine (and likely stronger and smarter for the expereince). It's called "life" and we all have to fall from time to time.<br /><br />I'll probably learn more as the years go by, but this is what I've got for sure so far...trinity_rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973140248881000697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150815060078601291.post-86365895865946528912009-07-24T06:48:42.004-07:002009-07-24T06:48:42.004-07:00Ooh! I know! If you don't end up teaching full...Ooh! I know! If you don't end up teaching full time next year, why not start your own ballet company? It could be as small or big as you want and you could teach after school hours when Jeremy is home! As for space, hmm. Your basement with a few mirrors installed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150815060078601291.post-35999357027324038642009-07-23T21:39:59.329-07:002009-07-23T21:39:59.329-07:00I've haven't heard much NPR this week, so ...I've haven't heard much NPR this week, so I didn't hear that piece, but my question is, did those two guys have kids and are they actively involved? If not, I would guess their opinion on how to raise kids would matter as much as mine. <br />As for those other rules - the only one my parents passed is the reading part - probably closer to half an hour a day. Hmm...I don't think I'm a complete lump. So maybe one of four works. But if I don't become president of my company, I know that I can blame my parents. That's what I'm supposed to do, right? (HA!) <br /><br />The fact the doctor has to remind people to give affirmation is concerning and somewhat sad, really.<br /> <br />Re: the dance lessons. I always wanted to take gymnastics there. My friend, Sarah, and her younger siblings took gymnastics lessons there starting when they were about Addie's age. I'm pretty sure it helped all of them with sports. And like you said, I'm sure you're kids make friends and have fun. :)Bekahnoreply@blogger.com