feedback for "The Internet Makes Mommy Mean"
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Interesting! It's not just parenting communities in which you will find these people, either. They are everywhere, and the only explanation I can come up with is that they are less than secure in their position (whatever that may be) and they are scared shitless that someone will find them out.
I think it's especially true of new parents, because although there have always been parents, and there are literally millions of words written on how-to, why-to, and what-for, we are all of us re-inventing the wheel here. And none of us really have a handle on what's going on. So we hide behind some kind of know-it-all facade and hope like hell that no one will question us.
I feel sorry for "Eleanor" and her kind; they all seem to be deeply unhappy.
posted by : RachelZ on 3/19/2007 at 4:37 PM Flag For Abuse
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The Berkeley Parents' Network list is moderated, and they don't let judgemental carping out onto the list. It's such a frickin relief. I do think it's slightly hilarious that some of the usual posters are weirdly silent on this article... hmmm, hit too close to home?
posted by : madfoot on 3/30/2007 at 2:59 PM Flag For Abuse
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You need to learn to take the Internet less seriously.
posted by : Anonymouse on 5/23/2008 at 5:45 PM Flag For Abuse
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Good article. It's an important thought. One should remember that online wars don't enrich one's life. Even if your are totally right. ;)
posted by : mchaos on 1/15/2009 at 8:35 PM Flag For Abuse
