I wanted to be supportive of parents rather than to scold them. The book set out very deliberately to counteract some of the rigidities of pediatric tradition, particularly in infant feeding. It emphasized the importance of great differences between individual babies, of the need for flexibility and of the lack of necessity to worry constantly about spoiling.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Parents should support children with flexibility rather than rigid rules, recognizing that every baby is different.
- In plain terms
- Treat each child as unique and avoid strict traditions that cause unnecessary worry.
- What can you take from it?
- Adapt your parenting style to the individual child instead of following rigid rules.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance tradition with your child's needs?
Another view
Some may argue that structure provides necessary security for children.
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