A suggestion

And this suggestion will probably earn me more hate mail, but that's OK.

I generally have a rule that I don't poke my head into other people's business. I'm going to keep that in mind as I write this. At the same time, I will be making an observation about something I've witnessed.

A person I know introduced me to the concept of "Attachment Parenting." Because of what I'm about to write, I will have to let my readers google that term.

I've now seen multiple examples of "attachment parenting," and feel fully prepared to give my $0.02.

I suggest my readers practice this methodology if they want to be the people that get escorted out of movies, doctor's offices, and other places because they refuse to take an active, effective role in shaping their childrens' behavior.

People on the attachment parenting websites and blogs get really up in arms if you call their children "mama's boy" or the like... generally because such a name fits.

People who subscribe to the method often subscribe to other odd practices... often claiming health or safety benefits. More often than not, I fail to see any true benefit, and usually, there is great evidence to the contrary. That evidence is frequently ignored, rationalized incoherrently, or just "wished away." (Folks rely on hoping certain things won't happen).

Folks, I will be the firt to admit I cannot possibly be the world's best dad. However, my children listen and obey those in authority, and they get along well with other people - children and adults. Both of them are healthy and growing and learning. Anything else is certainly icing on the cake as far as I'm concerned.