How to Deal with Unwanted Parenting Advice
As parent’s it’s often hard to raise a child, moreover, it’s almost impossible to not get unsolicited parenting advice from people around you or even complete strangers. For example, my daughter was furious that her brother took and used her Olivia pink pillow without her permission. She was bawling all over the floor and giving out her tantrum. Our neighbor dropped by to give me some cookies and found out what happened. After I explained she told me that I should try and discipline my child. Although I know she meant well, it still nevertheless, irked me that I was being told how to raise my child. I think as parents we often take pride in how we raise our children since they straightaway reflect us. Hence, it’s especially a big blow to our ego every time someone tells us that we’re not raising our children right or even if someone innocently gives unwanted advice.
If you encounter unwanted parenting advice, think about where the advice giver is coming from before reacting. There are times when advice givers simply mean well but there are also times when they might come off as total “know-it-all’s” that you simply cannot appreciate. If this is the case, then curtly respond and then move on. It’s pointless to get worked up over it since this will just throw you off focus. Always just think about the best thing for your child and if advice comes, weigh it out. If it’s good for you and your child, then take it with a grain of salt.
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