Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Opinions
As moms, we tend to share our opinions from A to Z and everything else in between. Whether it's about which sunscreen works best or how the President is doing, we're ready to provide a comment about it.
If you think professors and teachers know it all, think again. The true keepers of wisdom and knowledge are everyday moms. One might opine that Pampers are better than Huggies because of such and such. Another will give a brilliant explanation about how the meat from Vons tastes better than the meat from Stater Brother's.
A mom will let you know which teacher is the best for first grade and you'd think she was writing a dissertation on teaching qualifications. After speaking with her, you just hope your child gets that teacher because you've learned that all the others are inferior.
Maybe you're the sports mom who knows everything there is to know about soccer, football, and baseball. Or, perhaps you're the mom who knows about every Southern California theme park and their specific summer offerings.
It's not that omniscience is a bad thing, but it's important as moms that we remember to be mindful of others' opinions as well. When someone lets you know that your diaper-rash cream is toxic, inferring that you need to switch to a more eco-friendly one for your baby's health, it makes you feel irritated. But maybe you're sympathetic to her concerns because you've been an all-too-helpful mom before as well.
We've all been guilty of being overly involved with our suggestions or opinions. Because of our feminine nature to share it all, it's important to ask ourselves if we're really dishing out altruistic advice. Sometimes, we just need to shut up and listen.
What about you, have you ever felt frustrated by some "helpful" advice from a fellow mom? Share your thoughts here.
If you think professors and teachers know it all, think again. The true keepers of wisdom and knowledge are everyday moms. One might opine that Pampers are better than Huggies because of such and such. Another will give a brilliant explanation about how the meat from Vons tastes better than the meat from Stater Brother's.
A mom will let you know which teacher is the best for first grade and you'd think she was writing a dissertation on teaching qualifications. After speaking with her, you just hope your child gets that teacher because you've learned that all the others are inferior.
Maybe you're the sports mom who knows everything there is to know about soccer, football, and baseball. Or, perhaps you're the mom who knows about every Southern California theme park and their specific summer offerings.
It's not that omniscience is a bad thing, but it's important as moms that we remember to be mindful of others' opinions as well. When someone lets you know that your diaper-rash cream is toxic, inferring that you need to switch to a more eco-friendly one for your baby's health, it makes you feel irritated. But maybe you're sympathetic to her concerns because you've been an all-too-helpful mom before as well.
We've all been guilty of being overly involved with our suggestions or opinions. Because of our feminine nature to share it all, it's important to ask ourselves if we're really dishing out altruistic advice. Sometimes, we just need to shut up and listen.
What about you, have you ever felt frustrated by some "helpful" advice from a fellow mom? Share your thoughts here.
