How to handle unwanted parenting advice?

@eneria04 (115)
Philippines
April 19, 2012 10:03pm CST
As what most pregnant women face, some people still want to give advices even if it is not solicited. How are you going to handle unwanted parenting advice?
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
20 Apr 12
Sometimes unsolicited advice could be helpful too. So, I would simply listen than disagree or else the topic won't end :p The more we disagree the more they insist- so, to make the conversation short- I will just say "thanks for the advice" smile and leave :)
@eneria04 (115)
• Philippines
23 Apr 12
haha you have a point jaiho! ;) some advices are worth listening too. it's natural to be defensive about being a parent. but as what you've said, every once in a while those unsolicited advice may help as well. :D
@TheIzers (680)
20 Apr 12
Well when I was pregnant most of the time I just smile, said thanks then walk away and never think about what they said anymore. I did not want to stress out thinking something that not matter and I think you might want to try that sometime. Good luck
@eneria04 (115)
• Philippines
23 Apr 12
I'll take note of that TheIzers. :) I will just have a ready response as simple as a nod and or smile, or just a cool reply of 'i'll consider that'. thanks to your reply.. happy mylotting! :D
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
20 Apr 12
You can handle these things by just being agreeable all the time. You see, once you say "NO" they would start insisting that they're 'way' is better. This is what I learned from my physician sister-in-law. She told me that she just says "yes" to most of the advises of the patients (unless it's dangerous to their health) instead of explaining that their ways are futile in order to get out of argument. In the end, the person feels great because she/he feels he/she 'helped' and you will feel great because of less anxieties from debating. So relax. Just let it slip and smile. Have a great MyLot experience ahead!
@eneria04 (115)
• Philippines
23 Apr 12
I agree with you laydee. it is really hard coping with a newborn, especially if the members of the family think that your baby is also their business. i think i'll just don't take it personally. i really have to deal with those unsolicited tips at some point! ;p thanks laydee! happy mylotting to you as well! :)