I received an e-mail today from a VERY popular toy maker (it rhymes with Wisher Rice), in the subject line it said "Your 2 1/2-year-old: Are You Raising a Streaker?". Of course, with an opener like that, I had to immediately see what I may or may not be doing to cause my 2 1/2 year old to grow into a streaker... basically, they were trying to sell me dress up dolls. This got me thinking about the other "shocking" questions and headlines that I allow to clog up my e-mail, mail box and coffee table.
With one quick swoop around my house, I was able to collect countless 'mommy' magazines with what I now see as somewhat humorous questions to grab my attention:
"Will my child turn out okay?"... trying to sell me a series of educational toys, books and DVDs
"How can you be sure your child is smart enough?"...again, trying to sell those books and DVDs- although not outright. This was an article by a seemingly caring mother who it turns out owns a great company that won't guarantee my child be the BEST but good enough?!?!?
"Why reading too advanced books will harm you child!"...I didn't read this... I think this is pure garbage right off the bat!
"To vaccinate or not... the truth about your pediatrician."...This used to scare me a bit but I'm a believer in vaccines and the fact that they have been created to keep our society from a serious outbreak,
I will absolutely allow this stuff into my home as I still allow tabloids in as well... but I have come to the realization that I am my daughter's main teacher, instructor, caregiver and mentor. With the assistance of my family and friends, we will raise a beautiful little girl, who is allowed to have her own opinions, personality, likes and dislikes... she won't always be the best and just maybe sometimes she won't even be good enough to accomplish something BUT I know that I will guide her through these times and allow her to blossom in the areas where she chooses!
So take that!
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