How to handle unwanted parenting advice?
By eneria04
@eneria04 (115)
Philippines
3 responses
@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 :)
@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! :)