The author recounts a family trip to Rome where they successfully dined out by using a baby monitor while their child slept nearby. This became a routine for the family during hotels stays. The practice faced scrutiny after learning about the Howards, a parenting influencer couple who faced backlash for similarly leaving their kids in daycare while dining. The author reflects on societal perceptions of such parenting choices, emphasizing that they did not view the situation as neglectful or dangerous, but rather as a manageable strategy to balance family and personal time.
"We kept it up. We ate out every night that week... We popped up periodically to check on our daughter, and each time, the monitor had done its job."
"It never occurred to me that this might be controversial. I certainly didn't think it was something people would consider reckless, neglectful, or warranting... attention of the authorities."
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