I never realised just how intolerant/judgmental my mother could be - particularly on something so natural and personal as raising your baby!
This is my fourth year of parenting, and until I had my babies I never realised how much your statement rang true.

My mum and I have had arguements over breastfeeding - about me offending her, because it is something I truely believe in and she doesn't and so didn't BF any of us.
Also about the gentle parenting thing and the sleeping thing.....sadly though, we used to be really close, but now my sister and my mum's parenting are more closely alligned it is quite obvious where allegiances are.

I think that was horrendously offensive of your mum to request that though. I have to admit though that even though I am thick skinned and often a bit louder than is sometimes appropriate, in order to avoid conflict I have avoided voicing my opinions/choices/techniques at times.

I am glad I found a place where I can be open about my parenting choices and women that share my beliefs (here i mean).