tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168618921375018234.post6194447072426886385..comments2023-10-18T08:48:27.087-04:00Comments on Jazzy Mama: Naomi Aldort's Parenting Philosophy: Excellent, But NOT for EveryonePattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17263461916713516997noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168618921375018234.post-52410559637218465352012-02-05T14:52:00.842-05:002012-02-05T14:52:00.842-05:00I really appreciate that you post comments that ma...I really appreciate that you post comments that may not entirely conform to your world view. That is not common in the blogosphere and is one of the reasons why I continue reading your blog- there is a chance for discussion.luckychrmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168618921375018234.post-42761136028951567322012-02-01T10:13:01.755-05:002012-02-01T10:13:01.755-05:00Children deserve to be protected from any action b...Children deserve to be protected from any action by any adult that is not truly rooted in love, trust, respect and freedom. There is enormous cost to all of us when children become adults who do not know their own autonomy and who look to others for their worth. I choose to live in Freedom and Joy with my children without the need for rules, punishments and rewards. Some other parents I know do that too. Generally they are people who know that parenting is all about the PARENT, which is basically the whole point of Naomi's book and the point of this blog post.Patti @ Jazzy Mamahttp://www.angelbabyjazzymama.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168618921375018234.post-9442662357228232312012-02-01T03:32:17.537-05:002012-02-01T03:32:17.537-05:00It seems disingenuous for you to basically find fl...It seems disingenuous for you to basically find flaws in parents if Naomi Aldort's work is "not for them". To summarise your points: <br />#5 parents are wrong for wanting to encourage a specific behavior, <br />#4 parents don't have enough confidence, <br />#3 parents aren't good enough at self-analysis, <br />#2 parents don't know how to be leaders, <br />#1 parents don't understand the difference between freedom and license.<br /><br />How is it that an article that promised to discuss why Aldort's work might not be right for everyone ends up pointing the finger at that uncomfortable ~everyman~ rather than at the author/public figure herself?<br /><br />I would like to hear honestly what you are protecting in your defense of Aldort. Why like do you deflect the focus from Aldort to "those parents who just don't understand"? What is the cost to you if Aldort is not right for me, or anyone?luckychrmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168618921375018234.post-79106226333733584452011-07-20T15:38:54.791-04:002011-07-20T15:38:54.791-04:00Hi I al a great fan of Naomi and The Work. I'v...Hi I al a great fan of Naomi and The Work. I've made a lot of progress but I have a daily lapse into stressful thoughts - does it keep getting better?Mama Vertehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183962456534478273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168618921375018234.post-85106336069298376222011-07-20T10:13:17.084-04:002011-07-20T10:13:17.084-04:00Hi Patii,
Great post. I am a big fan of Naomi and...Hi Patii,<br /><br />Great post. I am a big fan of Naomi and you did a wonderful job of pointing out the challenges in adopting Naomi's advice. Most importantly you show that the benefits of using Naomi's methods are well worth the effort. <br /><br />My family and I are also trying our best to adopt her methods. I loved her book too. The part that I get hung up on (there are many) is being embarrassed in front of other parents. I know it's me and not what my kid is doing but it's very hard for me. Still, I will keep trying. <br /><br />I really like what Naomi says about modeling for your children. If we try to control our kids, what they learn is to try and control other people - not to incorporate whatever behavior we want them to learn! So - I make an effort to hear myself speak - the tone, etc. To use compassion and patience as I would for an adult friend.<br /><br />Anyway - thanks so much for your post. It's wonderful to find you out here in cyber space.<br /><br />LauraLaura Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168618921375018234.post-10882287743245468512011-07-20T00:15:17.912-04:002011-07-20T00:15:17.912-04:00I like and agree with what you write here, Jazzy M...I like and agree with what you write here, Jazzy Mama. Dang, I actually hope that Naomi Aldort is for everyone. I still do. :) Maybe people should read Byron Katie's books first and learn about self-inquiry (The Work) before they can understand Naomi. They both help me tremendously in my parenting journey.Andini Rizkyhttp://homeschooling-indonesia.comnoreply@blogger.com