If my daughter was writhing on the floor turning blue, I wouldn't jump on Yahoo Answers to ask other moms what they think I should do. If I have questions or need advice on things like weaning, potty training or standard stuff, this is where I go. There's nothing wrong with getting basic advice from mom's who have been there %26amp; done that.If I was a parent, why would I ask questions about caring for my child on Yahoo?
I am suprises so many people responded... I don't have kids and now I know why. I wouldn't know what the he** to do.
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Nobody's perfect. There are many many different ways to raise children and each and every parent has room for improvement in some area or another. People come here to get different points of view, different perspectives in certain areas and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. And this is a great place for new parents who may have a few questions about how to do something or what to when something happens.
Just because a parents asks for advice or opinions on something doesn't make them any less of a parent, it makes them a good parent for wanting to improve.
There is your answer. ';If'; which means you are not! Therefore you cannot possibly know the constant feelings of doubt and guilt over not making the right decisions that come along with having a child. You always questions yourself and sometimes people need affirmations that they are doing ok. This is great for first time mothers or loners who don't get out much or abused women who are isolated and this is their only means of a social life. Every parent cares about their child, and sometimes we go to many lengths to make sure we are doing the very best for our kids. Maybe people didn't have a good upbringing and have no idea what is right when it comes to their kids. Would you rather they not ask at all and something horrible happen? I find it a bit ridiculous you have nothing better to do with your time then sit on here and question peoples parenting when you in fact aren't one yourself!
If you weren't, why would you ask a question on a parenting forum?
Look, I can agree with you that some types of questions are ridiculous or even dangerous. If someone's child's well-being depends on the answer, this is the wrong forum. ';What illness does my daughter have?'; is a downright neglectful question if there's any remote possibility that it's at all serious.
However, ';what's the best way to clean a stuffed animal,'; or ';is it normal for kids not to be able to do *** at *** age'; or ';what toys would you recommend for a 5-year-old';, etc. are all totally reasonable questions.
And so is a little release and humor and mutual venting, as well as a little debate on the issues that don't have right answers but which plague us all.
It's no different than asking a friend who has kids - except you get a lot more answers on yahoo. It's perfectly normal for a parent to ask another parent's advice about child care. If parents called their child's doctor for every random question, the doctors would never have time to treat patients.
I see Y!A as more of a resource to get other people's opinions and experience. I wouldn't take anything anyone says here as an absolute, but more to see what they did in a similar situation.
Actually, I see this in any question on Y!A, not just the parenting section. If you look at it logically, an answer could come from anybody. Sure, they can say they are a lawyer, a doctor, a nurse, a mother, whatever...doesn't make it true. So you take it all with a grain of salt.
Because lots of mom's have good advice. Sometimes you just need a sounding board for feedback. You should always follow your gut, but knowing what has helped other mom's is reassuring. Sometimes it is hard to connect with other moms in ';real life'; to share stories, so this is another way to connect.
Because you can get quick responses and some great advice from personal experience from others. People who have been in your shoes when your friends probably haven't. It's not like we come on here and do what all is suggested to do from others. We aren't completly brainless.
because sometimes you want to have someones opinion who isnt a friend or family member. its a nice outlet for people to speak the truth and help others without being a part of whatever is really going on. and its a nice place to look and see what other people would do in that situation.
People ask because they want answers. There are A LOT of experienced people on here, so why not ask? You don't HAVE to do what someone tells you to. And sometimes it's nice getting a second opinion without having to bug your doctor for the umpteenth time. Cool down, jerk.
Parents seek advice from other parents.....what is ridiculous in that?
Because its good to get other people's opinions, and get advice from people that have been in your same shoes.
Its always good to get advice from other people who will listen thats always comforting
quick responses for people looking for personal experience.
because sometimes its nice to get advice from people who have been in your shoes
because you would be an idiot who should not of had kids in the first place.
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