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Comment on Mom enough by Julie

Julie — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:11:08 +0000

I couldn’t have said it any better- awesome post!

Comment on Mom enough by The freakin’ Time article «

The freakin’ Time article « — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:23:12 +0000

[...] was really resisting posting about it because honestly? I haven’t read it. But then I read Jenna’s fantastic post today and so now I feel fully justified in going on and on about an article I haven’t read [...]

Comment on Mom enough by Bonnie

Bonnie — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:41:51 +0000

Self-doubt at the core of the “Mommy Wars”. Never thought of it that way but you are absolutely correct! ::mind blown:: And you’re not only “mom enough” you’re a freaking rock star!

Comment on Mom enough by Emily walls

Emily walls — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:42:11 +0000

I like your take on it, Jenny! I’m enough for my family. You are enough for yours. At the end of the day, we all need to make decisions that bring us peace of mind that we are doing right by our kiddos.

Comment on Mom enough by The Many Thoughts of a Reader

The Many Thoughts of a Reader — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:51:01 +0000

Word.

Comment on Mom enough by Sarah at The Stroller Ballet

Sarah at The Stroller Ballet — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:46:04 +0000

Great post – I haven’t read the article – but I love how you’ve written this. We totally need to support each other – I let my daughter cry, and I’ve made other parenting decisions others may not agree with. Let’s not pull each other down, though – let’s encourage and support each other!

Comment on Mom enough by Laura

Laura — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:24:34 +0000

this is true! we should totally support each other. i’m not trying to pimp my blog on yours but if you want to read my take on something similar, here’s a link: http://ourlifeisgolden.sgnfy.com/do-your-thing/7313/

Comment on Mom enough by Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:14:43 +0000

If consumers were more supportive of each other and less doubtful of themselves, the ripple effect would have been, “Yay, APing parents! We support you, don’t think you’re smothering your kids and are happy to be among other parents who are trying to do their best by their families!”

Instead, the ripple effect is one of discomfort and doubt and arguments – all because people project their own choices on those of others when they’re only related if one decision directly harms the next.

I see what you’re saying, but maybe I’m a crotchety journalist who still believes consumers are wholly in charge of how they use the media.

Comment on Mom enough by gassmama

gassmama — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:04:44 +0000

Thank you! Thank you for this post I am mom enough for my Lillian and my husband – that is all that matters.

XOXO

Comment on Mom enough by Laura

Laura — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:04:09 +0000

i agree with you but yet i kind of don’t. i’m not an AP and i haven’t read the article but get the gist through what i’ve read. and because it touches on such a personal thing, of course moms take it personally! it’s like religion and politics. and i think that’s exactly what TIME wanted – more media attention from people taking it too personally. so who wins in this one? the media by knowing it would cause a ripple effect. and that’s not fair to good parents.