I do agree with you that American women often do not support each other just because their beliefs are different on child bearing and rearing topics. It does a disservice to all women involved.

While I do believe that a lot of Americans portray, “Well of COURSE I know it all and know what’s best” kind of attitude. I disagree that all Americans are that way. Most of the people I know are well aware of how the other countries see us and are realistic about America’s current standing/beliefs. I also disagree that Americans are not used to diversity. I live in a very diverse culture, where, fortunately, everyone respect each others differences and beliefs–learning from one another. Personally, I think the diversity of America is one of the things that makes America great.

And the reason posts like these usually have anti-American sentiment is because only in the US would you find a board where women don’t support each other and try to induce guilty compliance in others. I was quite pleased that Rachel was able to brave very firm, resolute views from the US and face censure or the casting of stones. I’m surprised some organization in the US doesn’t demand a boycott of her movies for daring to have a non-majority view on things. Oh well, I’m sure my views will likely cause much anger since opinions not in the mainstream are often reason enough to fight. Oh, and Action, just to clarify…I love Americans. My father was Californian and my husband is from Florida. We live in Canada, but we adore the spirit and childlike naive nature of Americans, the teenage-like attitude that they are right in all things and no one else knows any better, etc. It’s quite cute when you look at it from the outside (since we are used to diversity, we are not as threatened by it)…the only dangerous part is that these emotionally turbulent, angst-ridden volatile teenagers are also armed with weapons of mass destruction.

Lilo? Is this you again? You’re always the one who is obsessed with American weight!

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is very real and possible if you drink too much. No one knows for sure how much will cause it…but statistics show that countries where women drink every so often with dinner now and then when pregnant DO NOT have higher incidents. In fact, you’ll never guess which country does? As with obesity, it’s not the countries who eat cheese, oils, pasta and pastries who are fat -It’s the ones who are incredibly health conscious, always on a diet, always worried about exercising. See a correlation?? Fear/paranoia/extreme behaviours and thoughts vs a casual, responsible, easy-going approach to enjoying life. Hmmm…food for thought perhaps?? Learn from other countries before you judge harshly.

Apologies for the 2 posts that say the same thing. I thought the first one hadn’t gone.

And chiasson, shame on you!!! Until you can make a clear argument without hurling insults your opinions will fall on deaf ears.