thanks Christy - no I didn't report it. As I said, it disturbed me - probably because of my own personal history. And like blanche, there have been other times that there have been things said that I dont' particularly agree with. As I also said, lets agree to disagree. Being a parent is a hard job, one fraught with trails and tribulations, but also one full of wonder, joy and amazement. I'm sorry Kim that you feel confronted by this - but as you yourself have said, the way you choose to parent is your choice, just as it is all of our choice as to how we parent. Just as we choose to parent differently, we are all individuals with different styles, personalities, histories, and perspectives. What I posted was my opinion, just as I would say in conversation with someone face to face.

All relationships move through stages, from the superficial, to the blantantly honest. Kim, you were honest, just as my reply was honest. I hope that you are able to receive it as it was intended - not as judgement of you - but as an expression of how it made me feel, and the offering of an alternative. Relationships that are built on honesty tend to last the distance I have found - I have more respect for someone if they are honest, then if they are superficial. I guess at the end of the day - it depends on what we individually want from our relationships in our group. I have met and made real life friendships with some of you. Others I "talk" to regularly. I care about you guys -
ALL of you.