I am so tired of hearing about “a new study” reporting that such-and-such is the reason why kids these days have low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and whole host of negative mental issues. 

Yes … children these days do seem to have a whole lot of issues. But I am so tired of the constant bombardment of messages about parents needing to parent this way or that way because if they don’t, they will turn out kids who have low-self esteem. And with all the bullying that is going on these days, you certainly don’t want YOUR child to have low self-esteem.

You know what makes children have low self-esteem? Parents who have low self-esteem.

You know what makes children anxious? Living in chaos, with adults popping in and out of their lives. Constant upheaval. Fighting, screaming grown-ups in the house who don’t show love to each other.

You know what makes children depressed? Living in a dysfunctional home environment.

I wouldn’t know how to begin to “fix” what is wrong with our society ... it’s full of a bunch of whiny, spoiled, sad, backward-thinking, bratty-brats who get it honestly from their parents … but I can tell you this: whether or not I decide to breastfeed, let my child cry it out, strap my kid to my body or put him in a stroller — these things will not effect him or her becoming a functional member of society.

I wish people would spend a little less time trying to parent the right way and put all of that energy towards loving their mate, loving their children, instilling values, and following their instincts.

BOOM. I just totally wrote a study and it didn’t cost a dime.