The other day I read this blog post and ever since I've been thinking about the way we parent today.  More specifically, the way I parent.  Frankly I've come to the conclusion that it's ridiculous.  In 2010 and probably for many years prior, we have set unrealistic expectations for parents and children alike. Please understand, I do not intend to tell you how you should rear your child.  In this lengthy post, my goal is to make some observations about myself and my own parenting style that has evolved over the last ten years.  Do I think you deal with many of the same issues?  Absolutely.  … [Read more...]