Linda Hirshman getting you down? Try using these two words.

Lots of people, and especially mothers, are spending an extraordinary amount of their energy worrying about Linda Hirshman and her rules. We recommend the use of Mommy Guilt-free Principle # 5 -"Get used to saying "yes" more often and be able to defend your no". Which may mean: Yes, you agree Linda Hirshman is free to speak her mind and express their opinions (which you may or may not find of value), and No, you aren't going to allow to her rude and vitriolic statements about motherhood make you feel guilty about the way you parent your kids and live your life.

You know what we say here at Parentopia about the Linda Hirshman's of the world relentlessly heaping loads of pressure on parents by "prescribing" rules parents must follow?


So what!


Join us in saying "So what!" It will ease the pressure and lessen the guilt. Try it.

Saying "So what!" does not mean putting your head in the sand. Go ahead and listen to what is being discussed, read all about it, but at the end of the discussion or article remember Linda Hirshman isn't at your house offering to rub your feet at the end of a long day, and she isn't responsible for paying your bills. Linda Hirshman is not who your kids want tucking them in at night and she isn't the one they seek when they need a boo boo kissed. So if Linda Hirshman doesn't approve of the way you are living your life, we think there are two words we can all say about that...

So what!