Parents are dumb!! [Long]

[kidlove]

Every once in a while I do remind myself that it is a "public forum" for providers and parents alike. Other times, I feel like its a private chat with friends, where else can we (providers) go for a vent? Being careful what is typed SHOULD be priority, completely agree with you...and how mamamia stated: "sometimes our anger takes over", completely agree with that too. Sometimes we come here to share joys, sometimes to share troubles and sometimes just to "spew"...I guess bottom line...we all are who we are, take us or leave us. For those parents who read this and dont like whats said can do the latter of the two. If you can't "spew" sometimes to a "friend", what do you do?
In regards to the "how can they understand if they have no experience with it?"....my point exactly, so why are these "new" parents treating us (most of us) "seasoned" providers, as employees who must follow their demands, instead of treating us with respect and asking for advice or simply listening when we talk. Can't speak for anyone elses experience, but my issue stems from first time parents who are "clearly" (IMO) doing things wrong and having "issues", yet rather than taking advice, are actually "telling" me what to do with their child every day. Nap, don't nap, feed, don't feed....there is a fine line between working together and trying to make someone work for you. If they want control that badly, they just need to stay home and raise their own child 24/7. Otherwise, return the respect that is originally offered in the first place.