[jalapeno]

I really really really get sick of stuff like this too. Most people are great of course. It's just those few who feel the need to stick their noses in that can ruin it.

I suppose it might be a little bit of being defensive. Why wouldn't it be. That person doesn't know everything about the situation and they somehow feel they can judge or try to place their values on me and my kids? So irritating.

I'm not sure I'm ever completely comfortable and at peace with my parenting choices. I'm not sure I would want to be. I do the best I can with the information I have at the time. But I also like to think that I remain open to new information and am willing to admit mistakes and adapt. I think I'm outwardly very consistent. But inside I'm constantly re-evaluating and questioning what I'm doing to be sure I'm still on the right track. I really don't need another person questioning what I'm doing.