Posted by viva nashvegas on August 03, 2001 at 13:17:04:
In Reply to: Re: attachment parenting and organization posted by jonvon on August 02, 2001 at 22:54:52:
: : I don't know if I agree with all of the attachment parenting theories, but I do agree with your observation. Something about it rings true in my opinion.
: what theories do you not know if you agree with?
I disagree with a parenting strategy that places the child at the center of the family's universe. Though in some circles it is seen as a dirty topic, I lean more toward the Babywise philosophy where some scheduling is followed.
This method is often seen as a strict, watch-the-clock, concept which it really isn't. I think ANY of these parenting philosophies can be taken to extremes. Dr. Sears recommends against it siting this extreme description just mentioned. However, the authors of this theory (called Parent Directed) in fact, clearly warn against that sort of thing.
Anyway, the methods and concepts of the family found in this book (listed below) are founded on Biblical principles. I've seen it in action in several families and believe it really works well. My vote is that it is well worth reading if you are the least bit curious. The name of the book is called "On Becoming Babywise". And there are several books in the series which deal with children through all stages of early development and on into home schooling aides, etc.
-matT