\n\tIt’s their way, or you are a Mom Fail.<\/div>\n
\n\tIt starts with a sideways glance when someone mentions that they formula feed their child. Then it’s a `horrified face when another mom shares her experience with bed-sharing. Soon, not unlike their 8-year-old selves, Mean Girl Moms gain strength from their own superiority. Their ideas and
\n\tbeliefs rule at the exclusion of what other people are doing in their own lives. It’s their way, or you are a Mom Fail.<\/p>\n
\n\tI do not believe there is a right or wrong way to be a mother. People need to do what works for them. I have friends who intended to breastfeed their children but circumstances kept from doing so. I also have friends who never intended to breastfeed and went straight to formula feeding. I have friends who use time out and friends who spank. Some moms work out of necessity, and spend all day wishing they could be home with their kids. Other moms stay at home with their kids and yearn to have a career.<\/p>\n
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The moment we begin to judge each other for the choices we have made, our Mom Community fails. When we are ridiculed for sharing our experiences or asking questions, we learn not to speak up at all. How can we be in this Community if we refuse to accept one another?<\/p>\n
\n\tWe need each other, despite how “independent” we claim to be. We are all struggling through this adventure called “Motherhood.” So, let’s work toward banding together instead of ripping each other apart.<\/p>\n