Parenting

Carrie Friedman is annoyed by questions of parenting.

I don't know Carrie Friedman, nor do I know much about her life. I only know what she's shared in her article. The commentary associated with this article is fascinating, however. Far too many people seem to overlook the possibility that the author is offended by the intrusions upon her privacy evidenced by the behavior of so many people.

I have, on numerous occassions herein, spoken out against unruly parents and their children. However, I see this article less an indictment of parents and more of intrusion. A person's choices are theirs and no one else's. I was taught to believe strongly in this and was taught to respect the privacy of others.

I simply don't ask questions about others' personal lives. I'm thrilled when my friends trust me enough to confide in me, but would never dare to solicit their confidence. Such is not a relationship of trust.

For those reasons it infuriates me when people fail to reciprocate.