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I can appreciate the mural from one perspective but I could also see it as being rather alarming to a small child in the middle of the night. The sort of thing to provide nightmares for years to come.


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Small Kids, Big Color Entry #34
11/12/10 2:44 AM

The most telling thing is that in the United States we have a significant percent of teen pregnancies and a good number of those girls don't receive consistent pre-natal care. Many don't see a provider until they are in labor. And because many don't have pre-natal care there is a higher rate of pre-term births leading to complications. (which makes things very expensive and many don't have health insurance to begin with.) This lack of adequate healthcare extends into early childhood and so more children die needlessly. In a country this wealthy; that is deeply shameful.


The Best and Worst Places To Be A Mother | Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh#comments#comments#comments
5/5/10 8:48 PM

It is a shame that some people feel the need to judge or snark on someone's experiences or choices as a parent. Unfortunately that is the unpleasant reality.

I think the important thing to learn from this is that we should take our cues from the new parents, remember that everyone has different experiences and feelings and what may be easy for some isn't for all.

I think it can sometimes be difficult for new parents (especially Mothers) to advocate for themselves because they are dealing with an entirely new dynamic. The business of being a parent is absolutely trial by fire. You think before all of it happens that you will feel one way about something and it turns out you feel the other way.

Let's lay off each other for just a moment and offer some empathy and kindness.


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5/5/10 2:12 PM