Commentaries


THE NURTURING MOTHER COMMENTARIES If I had written to seek the world's favor, I should have bedecked myself better, and should present myself in a studied posture. I want to be seen here in my simple, natural, ordinary fashion, without straining or artifice; for it is myself that I portray. My defects will here be read to the life, and also my natural form, as far as respect for the public has alllowed. –Michel de Montaigne March 1, 1580


Over the past several years, I have written commentaries about various subjects. Simply click on the title to read any of the following commentaries: Newsweek 2000 issue on Babies Safety True Meaning of Discipline Why Breastfeeding is Very Important Perfect Mothering? A Father's Role in a Child's Life Book review: Price of Motherhood Unconditional Love and Schooling The Pushy Parent Syndrome Educators who Act like Law Enforcement Agents The Ugliness of Conditional Love Monday Morning The Terrible Cost of High Achievement Ambivalent Mothering In Defense of the Nuclear Family Parental Meltdowns Narcissism and the Resentment of Motherhood Fortitude to Speak Out