Rule of mum: parental guidance is advised
As a new parent, I have one rule: No rules
The internet is loaded with news and lifestyle articles giving parents tips on how to raise their children. Much effort goes into the research, writing and publishing of said articles.
And while those who write on the said topic take on a variety of views, be it subjective, scientific or objective, others tackle the topic with a combination of the aforementioned.
It is the writer’s responsibility to remain true to themselves, their cause, message and research. By the same token, it is the readers’ to do the same in terms of their interpretation of the article.
Not all of what the writer writes is meant for application in our lives albeit consumption. Fact is, all cases may be similar but not the same and that is enough to deem parenting a unique experience.
While parenting can be a daunting task, the onus is on the parent to do the “behind-the-scenes work"to ponder, to strategise, to action and of course problem-solve.
One could even say that is a description of only a fraction of what parenting entails but let’s not confuse the specifications for parenting with the how-to of it.
There are many ways of being a parent and one must figure it out as they go along. It is great to prepare for the experience but at the end of the day things don’t always turn out how we would picture them and having set ideas that we refuse to compromise on leaves one pressed for solutions.
Seeking advice is always good because the experience of another can cut the journey short for you and probably make it a little smoother but always take into account that no two experiences, or rather perceptions, of an experience can ever be the same.
If you wish to use advice given to you then, by all means, knock yourself out but at least tailor-make the roll-out plan.
So take it as that… advice and not directions because there is no manual to raising babies.
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