"steveb" wrote in message
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On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 13:03:33 GMT, "V" wrote:

(I am lucky to have a sister who is a child
psychologist to ask, but still sometimes she is baffled)

This is an important point, and one acknowledged by most
professionals.

While there are some clearly defineable *wrong ways* to deal with, or
raise children, there is no *right way*

There is a whole spectrum of *parenting*, and although we may strive
to be the best, to be *good enough*, is good enough

Sounds like your sister is one of the good ones

steveb

She is the best lady I know, besides my mom ;-)
V