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post #1 of 7
8/20/08 at 1:24pm
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Anyone want to start a new thread about this book? I JUST finished it and thought it a very interesting and intriguing read. After I did a search here I was surprised to find very little on the subject. I'd like to hear what other people think about the concept. Seems to me there are an array of topics presented that could spark some fascinating chat. Also I was curious if their are people that are a part of the Liedloff Continuum Network on these boards.
post #2 of 7
8/27/08 at 10:38am
I just finished it a couple of days ago too. It's funny because I have been going by continuum principles even before I read the book. It just kind of put my philosophy on parenting into words much better than I could have. The only thing I am uneasy with is letting your baby do dangerous things because they will sense that it is dangerous and not hurt themsleves. Like when she talks about letting the babies play with razor sharp knives. And I know that I don't have to let my baby do that, but the whole beleif that I should just let my baby crawl around and not really watch what he is getting into makes me uneasy. I would be interested to hear what other moms think about this part of the book, and what they do at home when it comes to safety.
post #3 of 7
8/27/08 at 12:55pm
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i don't have children yet, but i thought the whole razor sharp knife and ax thing was interesting too, to say the least! i mean our culture is so different. on one hand i wonder if on some level trusting one's child this way (not knives necessarily) would help them to become more able to watch out for themselves and take care of themselves, build confidence etc......however on the other hand, what a terrible thing if one's child was hurt b/c they weren't being watched. WHO KNOWS! i do question the part of the book where it says telling your child they might fall, get hurt etc, by doing -X- is kinda overboard. i mean i was afraid to go into the street b/c my mom told me not to. this is a wise fear. i didn't want to go in the street b/c i thought she expected me to b/c she said the opposite. i mean i think it sort of goes against the authors point that we are very social and want to do what is expected of us. the tribal people in the book tell their children not to soil the floor inside, and they learn not to do it. isn't telling your kid not to go in the street or whatever the same thing? i see her point somewhat, i think one can definitely be overprotective to a fault but some examples seemed a bit dramatic. what do others think?
post #4 of 7
8/27/08 at 3:46pm
there's a huge Continuum Concept thread in Finding Your Tribe. Hope that helps!
post #5 of 7
8/27/08 at 7:06pm
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well, i can't find it! i don't know why.......:
post #6 of 7
8/27/08 at 10:25pm
ooh I just found it. Here you go... it's HUGE... tons of great stuff in there.

http://www.mothering.com/discussions...light=leidloff
post #7 of 7
8/27/08 at 11:27pm
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thank you periwinkle!!! :
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