by Joseph C. Alkire

Created on: June 24, 2009   Last Updated: June 25, 2009

Personally, I think people should mind their own business and stay out of the affairs of others. The only exception to this I would admit is when a child is being physically abused in public. or private. This is the only time it should become everyones business. The only time an opinion should be given is when it is asked for. Through my experiences, the only correct opinion is that persons own. Other opinions might have some validity, but 99 out of 100 times that persons own is the correct one.

There are as many ways of raising children as there are people in the world. No one way is the correct one. I feel the right way to raise children is the one that works best for the individual parent or parents.

Whether there are working parent(s) or stay at home parent(s), it shouldn't matter to anyone but them.

If one chooses day care, babysitters, or nannies, it's their business. As long as the children are not at risk of any danger or suffering, that is the only thing that matters. Children grow up well rounded when both parents take an active role in their care. They also grow up well rounded when there are one parent families.

Consequently, children can also grow up misguided or problematic with one and two parent families. What about families with same sex parents? How do they grow up? As long as the children are cared for and loved, that is the only thing that matters when it comes to child raising.

There are different ways and styles of raising children. One way in particular is the stay at home dad. His way may be different than hers and when their paths cross, things may get interesting. After all, he has entered her domain (carefully I hope). Dads can be good moms and that is nothing to be ashamed about.

Again, as long as the job gets done and the children are cared for, that's what matters. Grandparents have different ways of raising children than parents. That old adage "Load the kids up with sugar and send them home" doesn't quite make it when you are the one raising them. A grandparents style of childraising are ideal because they have already experienced it. There is a lot of wisdom and experience to be had if only their children would take the time to listen. Aunts and uncles also have styles that are different than the parents and can be beneficial too. Friends can come into play as far as childcare is concerned.

We live in a world that is very critical, opinionated, and judgemental. Most people seem to have the answers to everyone elses problems. If people are going to get along, they must be more accepting of the styles of other people. If not, again, they should mind their own business and keep their opinions to themselves.

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