tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462636453989617370.post3780001922232951800..comments2023-06-03T09:11:53.986-07:00Comments on Just a Bald Man . . . .: ChoicesJeff Sabohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08229995530493648253noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462636453989617370.post-20067955843226734382010-07-21T08:23:49.460-07:002010-07-21T08:23:49.460-07:00I completely agree. However, what I have been wond...I completely agree. However, what I have been wondering about for a while now is 1) exactly what is it that makes people see that there are options and 2)what can one do to remain true to these choices under pressuremamapoekiehttp://www.authenticparenting.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462636453989617370.post-26525028833118965782010-07-20T22:23:48.767-07:002010-07-20T22:23:48.767-07:00The power of words is impressive. As a breastfeedi...The power of words is impressive. As a breastfeeding advocate I often cringe when I hear pregnant woman announce that they are "hoping" to breastfeed, as if it isn't up to them. Rather than saying they choose to breastfeed. I hear mothers say I "have to" work, rather than admitting that they have chosen to work because they are not willing to lower their standard of living (which may be a legitimate choice, but don't tell me you "have" to). For my own self, reading your post made me think of the times my kids have asked for my help, company, or assistance and I've replied with "I have to [insert household chore here]". Thanks for the reminder!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com