tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359390603791451318.post9090280154535733037..comments2023-10-21T05:23:14.309-04:00Comments on Lauren Nicole Gifts: Monopolizing ParentingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11167011907554802823noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359390603791451318.post-79551376497259091392011-08-09T13:15:05.246-04:002011-08-09T13:15:05.246-04:00I don't think so. My definition of "mono...I don't think so. My definition of "monopolizing" would be stepping in and over-riding his punishments...or rewards...or just his parenting in general.<br /><br />Examples: Jumping in and saying, "She can't have that cookie! She didn't eat enough dinner!" when he's already judged that she did. Or--even bigger--deciding YOUR children are going to be raised with YOUR religious beliefs without any respect for your husband's beliefs. <br /><br />I guess it's the heart behind the actions. Knowing how much Infant Tylenol the baby needs now that she hit 20 pounds isn't in the same league as thinking only YOU can properly take care of the kids.<br /><br />Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359390603791451318.post-16252957976921100392011-08-09T13:12:04.437-04:002011-08-09T13:12:04.437-04:00so interesting... I am very aware that I do this ...so interesting... I am very aware that I do this too-- come in when things seem to be getting out of control-- In my case it is very much about ego, I am embarrassed to admit. I stay home (and write) and he works more than full time. I feel that "this" is my job and that becomes a spoken or unspoken issue for me: I know how to do my job, don't tell me how to do my job, I don't tell you how to do your job, can't you just let me do my job?<br />I do monopolize parenting-- a little because I have to (I am here!), a little because I am good at being a martyr, a little because it is a source of pride for me to do this job... I haven't really thought about this. thanks for the post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com