Right Mothering

I wouldn’t dare to publish a blog on a topic on which I have no expertise.  I already have two blogs in the academic discipline in which I have an advanced degree, but knowledge of the topic of this blog cannot be learned in the classroom and its attainment is not certified by a degree.  The topic of this blog is what it is like to raise an exceptional child, for which proof is in the pudding.  For this, however, you must simply take my word for it.

I will guard my family’s privacy.  This will enable me to be more forthcoming than I would be if our identities were known.  Furthermore, what I write will be controversial, because I will pass judgment on parenting decisions – how else could I have made my decisions?  So, to avoid the wrath of some, I choose anonymity.

So, be forewarned.  I have not set out to make you feel bad about what you have or haven’t done as a parent.  When I need parenting advice, I look to the mothers (and fathers) of children whom I consider to be well raised and no farther, even if they are few and far between.  Also, I will be honest about mistakes that I have made and whether or not they turned out to be of consequence.  I am just sharing my experiences for those who want to hear from someone who has had positive outcomes.

As it happens, I am also expecting a second child, so I will share my experiences during the pregnancy and beyond this second time around, as they happen, in addition to sharing thoughts on my first child.  I expect that I will actually write more about number two, for with my older child, we now mostly reap the benefits of all the decisions and efforts made during the pregnancy and the first three years.  More on that later.