""Good intentions usually come with a soft tone and no audience. Someone who genuinely wants to help doesn't need other people watching.""
""In my experience, most unwelcome comments from others are not designed to hurt parents. People can be misguided in believing that they are being helpful, even when they are clearly not.""
Unsolicited parenting advice often stems from a desire to help, but can sometimes feel hurtful. Experts suggest recognizing the difference between genuine support and passive-aggressive remarks. Good intentions are usually accompanied by a soft tone and personal experiences. If a comment makes a parent feel small, it likely lacks good intentions. Most people are not trying to hurt parents, but may be misguided in their attempts to help. Parents are encouraged to assume positive intent unless there is a negative history with the person giving advice.
Read at Scary Mommy
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