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Thank you for some more information on the Ezzo's. I have been through the Prep and GKGW classes, but have felt some disquiet about the rigidness and inflexibility I perceive. I think some of the information they have is of great value, but I always like to get information from a lot of different sources. Thank you for providing me with information that I can't get elsewhere.
Angel Shepard <pshepard@aol.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Saturday, February 21, 1998 at 23:53:59 (PST)
I really enjoyed the articles on your page. Thanks!
Sally Aim
Wanganui, New Zealand - Friday, February 20, 1998 at 23:13:15 (PST)
Thanks for all the helps. A worthwhile page. Please could you tell me how I can get a hold of material entitled "Raising Kids God's Way." Any assistance would be much appreciated.
Paul Hoffman <pohoffman@juno.com>
Portage, WI USA - Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 21:38:36 (PST)
Wow!! I am overwhelmed by all of the great info on your website here. I have found so much info that I plan to share with friends. I found your site while searching for material by Dr. Sears concerning nightime parenting and attachment parenting for a new mom I know. i'm a breast-feeding mom who believes in child-led weaning and feeding on demand. I have a 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son that have greatly benefited from our parenting style. We are also home-schooling, and I have enjoyed that part of your website also. I've spent so much time on your website that my husband has fallen asleep. I can't wait to show him all of this later. We pray that we'll always be the parents God wants us to be. I am a pharmacist and have been working part-time for over 4 years. In 2 weeks, I will no longer be working as a pharmacist but will be a full-time homemaker and home- schooler. I would appreciate any websites anyone could recommend for stay-at-home moms or any advice on cutting costs & being more frugal. My husband will continue to work as a pharmacist, but we will have to adjust to not having my extra income. We know, however, that this is what God wants us to do. I'll be visiting this site often!!! This has been a blessing to me tonight. Thanks!!!!!!!!!
DeAnna <RSLuekenga@prodigy.net>
Hot Springs, AR USA - Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 21:30:23 (PST)
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National S.A.F.E. Home Foundation <safehome@buffnet.net>
N. Tonawanda, NY USA - Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 14:11:28 (PST)
Nice website.
Debbie Lemon <dblemon@uakron.edu>
Barberton, OH USA - Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 10:12:35 (PST)
I'm so relieved to find you. I'm excited to continue learning with you each week. Trying to raise and homeschool four children is difficult. The encourgement I'll get from you will really help. Thanks
Vicki <fullhse@bellsouth.net>
Birmingham, Al USA - Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 17:44:07 (PST)
LOVE THIS WEBSITE
CONNIE RILEY <JSRCSR@AOL.COM>
JEFFERSON CITY, MO USA - Sunday, February 15, 1998 at 20:04:59 (PST)
Wow there seems to be alot of angry people here! I think we should all ask ourselves a few questions. Why do only Christians belief in P.D.F. Where as a lot of secular people side with A.P? Why do many Christians stay away from the worldly advice in all areas of there life accept when it comes to child rearing. God wants us to raise our children the same way we should follow the Bible. We can't follow just what we like in the Bible. We have to follow it all not just what we like. Our instincts are the flesh. Therefore they are wrong. We need to listen to the Holy Spirit checked guided by Scripture for our child rearing. You cannot have love without truth. The truth is not relevent or different for everybody. There is only one truth. Godly Love is not an emotion that make's you feel fuzzy. It is truth in action. To continue to give food to a bum isn't love, but helping him to become self sufficient is. God has a standard that that we all must follow or we will be punished. There are no exceptions. Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly. Christ is first then your spouse then your kids. Any other way is unbiblical. The children we raise are not our's to keep they belong to God. We are just stewards. We will all answer to Him on how we raised them. So do you raise them by worldly standards or by true, complete, and unselfishly biblical standards.
jj <jjbocock@bigfoot.com>
r. cucamonga, ca USA - Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at 18:42:48 (PST)
Dear Rebecca, I love this web site! So many interesting articles. Thanks for all your work evaluating the Ezzo methods of parenting. I truly believe the best way we can teach our children Christian values is to model them. I can't understand how the Ezzo method models anything but parental selfishness. Children are gifts from God, not to be treated as an inconvenience in our lives. Parenting offers us a chance to learn about God's unconditional love. The Ezzo method seem to be very focussed on conditions. Where would we be if God parented us like the Ezzo's? What if he only answered our prayers at certain times of the day? I love the variety of articles you have on your page. I know I am destined to return here many times. As a Christian mother of two demand fed, happy, loving and caring boys; I am glad your here!
Sue Steilen <notablepur@aol.com>
Lockport, IL USA - Thursday, February 05, 1998 at 15:18:18 (PST)
I happened upon your site and read that open letter about Renee - that's a true example of a sick child within the adult woman. If the needs of children are not met in childhood - that part of the child will not grow and will remain forever a part of the adult - if the child's needs are dealth with by violence on the part of the parent - it will be enacted again when the child is adult. Spanking should never be permitted at any time in disciplining children. They need to be taught in a structure way why their action was not apropriate, not punished physically. Read Dr. John Bradshaw's "The Family Democracy" or "Homecoming" The sins of the father are visited on the sons and so forth through the generations. For the cycle of violence to be broken it must be replaced with Love. A child's needs must be nurtured, feelings expressed, emotions allowed, acceptance of the childs nature, and with guidance the child will grow into an adult with no unmet childhood needs that we be acted upon as an adult. To get a copy of Dr John Bradshaws wonderful books - go to www.tpn.com and click on the global mall. for communication email me at rr4tpn@prodigy.com
Ruth <rr4tpn@prodigy.net>
CT USA - Wednesday, February 04, 1998 at 19:36:39 (PST)
I've spent most of the day going back and forth on the pages here, and I can't believe I've never heard of Rebecca Prewett before . Her thinking seems to be so much in line w/a lot of the thinking I do regarding various issues concerning the raising of Godly children. I came here b/c of a link from an AOL board that was discussing Ezzo methods. To be honest, I had no real idea what those methods were, only that they seem to be diametrically opposed to attachment parenting and the ideas that Dr. William Sears and his wife Martha so wonderfully articulate in their books. After reading many of the pages, I believe this must be a good general viewpoint. As such, I know right now that the Ezzo's would not be for me. I do want my children to be disciplined, but to think that nursing my babies as they need is somehow going to "ruin" them is ludicrous in the extreme. I don't go around w/a baby hanging from my breast, and I'm not militant about everyone having to nurse morning, noon and night w/o regard to the needs of the rest of the family. It is absurd to think that a precious, vulnerable, needy newborn can possibly have thoughts of being "in control". I don't know what the Ezzo's theological background is, but I believe that babies, while being born w/a sin nature, are innocent before God until an age of accountability. It is the responsibility of the parent to slowly, carefully, bring the child into a Biblical understanding of what the means. To somehow equate God not "responding" to Christ on the cross with a reason for me not to respond to my child's cries for comfort completely ignores the scene in the garden, when Jesus is crying out for comfort----and God sends His angels to comfort Him. Jesus was not a baby---He was a man, and also God. It was His choice, and He wasn't crying out on the cross for God to somehow rescue Him. He had already gone all through that the night before and said "Not my will, but Thine." I am looking forward to many enjoyable hours perusing these pages. Bless you for taking the time to share your insights with everyone who comes here.
Rhonda <WeR4Family@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, January 29, 1998 at 12:45:35 (PST)
I absolutely love your site!! I had my first baby at 17. No one told me that a newborn wants to nurse all the time during the first few weeks, I thought something was wrong. So I supplemented with formula. I regret not finding out sooner what I needed to know. When my husband and I found out we were having another, I used my newly found skill on the Internet. What a joy to find that you nursed all yours!! We had a little boy on July 10, 97 and I have found a great amount of support from your articles. I since then have been nursing successfully (much to the enjoyment of our Doctor) and Jayden is a full 19 pounds at 6 months!! Thank you again and may God bless you and your work on the WWW. Michelle
Michelle Belcher <michelle1@rmci.net>
Boise, ID USA - Wednesday, January 28, 1998 at 15:26:08 (PST)
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Robin <robins@freeyellow.com>
tn USA - Wednesday, January 28, 1998 at 04:06:24 (PST)
Your site is a valuable source to a young parent like me. I have found myself in an awkward position, but it must be of God. Close friends adhere to the GFI principles and are preparing to become instructors, and others are having concerns similar to my own. My sister-in-law is now expecting her first and looking to me for some advice now and then. I've told her that I have some regrets about opening the PFP book before the Bible with our first (but not only, Lord-willing) child. Let's all talk to the source personally, God Himself; seek His Truth in verbal propositional form, The Bible; then seek truth with a small "t" from biblically-based sources. God give me grace and strength for this awesome task of serving you as me, as a wife, and as a mother.
Kathy K. <kilmers@compuserve.com>
VA USA - Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at 11:49:32 (PST)
Dear, dear Rebecca, I just read through several of your articles. I so agree with your gentle, loving principles! My children are such a joy and motherhood a great gift!
Mai Roland <MomMai@aol.com>
USA - Monday, January 26, 1998 at 14:55:35 (PST)
Rebecca am so glad that Lisa Marasco introduced me to your site. I have grave concerns about the Ezzo teachings but as my husband states, how can I critizise what I haven't read or taken as a class. Our Church has just started the program about teens and on first impression he sounds almost reformed which is my background. Would this program be any different than their first programs? Do we throw out the baby with the bath water? If this structured calss can help parents of teens, why not if it is scriptural. Do you think that you need to folloe the first programs to understand this one? Sorry to ask so many questions. From what I've heard about babywise or raising kids God's way, I cannot endorse it as a christian nor as a Lactation consultant. I see enough problems with the Ferber method and doctor's poor advice.
Attie Sandink <sandink@networx.on.ca>
Hamilton, ON Can. - Friday, January 23, 1998 at 21:34:32 (PST)
Dear Mrs. Prewett, I am a newly renewed Christian and soon to be new mother. My love for God is quickly becoming more and more amazing-my relationship with him more personal. My pregnancy has only increased my love and respect for the Lord. I am a 25 year old graduate student who loves children and regard them as precious, beautiful little people. I know a great deal about children, (because I worked at summer camps)but nothing at all about raising a Christian child. This is my first baby and I want to lead my child to the Lord. I want my child to grow up secure in knowing God's grace and love. I am well aware that I must be the facilitator and nurturer of such teachings. I am grateful for "accidentally" coming across your website. I was searching for "Christian parenting" and stumbled across your page. Thank you for your humble wisdom. I share Your love and respect for children, and also want to be a Christian example for my own children as I teach them about God's love. I pray that God will bless you. Thank you for being a Christian Example. Your sister in Christ, Ronda "Rainbow" Goolsby
Ronda "Rainbow" Goolsby <JY18stu@semovm.semo.edu>
Cape Girardeau, Mo USA - Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 12:23:02 (PST)
Thanks for all your wonderful info.-- everything from homeschooling, Christian parenting, and, of course, the Ezzo insight. I am involved with La Leche League and have been blessed by knowing MANY devote Christian parents through this organization. HOwever, it is a secular organization with a primary mission of supporting breastfeeding mothers so, NO, not everyone is Christian-- there are LLL groups all over the world, with Jewish mothers, Muslim mothers, and every denomination of Christians, too. Please add the LLL International web page to your links of breastfeeding and health links. It is a vast site with many things of interest to mothers. I really believe that Mary didn't worry about scheduling Jesus' nursing sessions and letting him curl up in her arms in peaceful slumber...
JoAnna Parente <JoAnna@Charleston.net>
Goose Creek, SC USA - Monday, January 19, 1998 at 13:36:33 (PST)
Thanks for all the great sources and encouragement you have to offer!
Margo <micbun@ccpl.carr.lib.md.us>
Westminster, MD USA - Friday, January 16, 1998 at 07:28:29 (PST)
Robin-- just read your note... this is Mary. In one sentence you are saying that everyone should stop bashing each other, and yet you are also saying that the parent using the Ezzo method is "the right parent". Isn't that 'bashing' by insinuating that if you don't use it (like me) then you are 'the wrong parent'? I understand completely that it is your opinion that those kids are "obviously raised" using AP, just as I can state that it is my opinion that the kids I have known who have been raised by AP are respectful and display appropriate behaviors. I can also say that it is my opinion that children raised with Ezzo may also be respectful and display good behaviors. I don't question the results, I merely question the philosophy and method. While some people feel it is a Christian-way to raise their children, I have looked and cannot see it for myself. To the person who called us all a bunch of lazy housewives-- I am neither lazy nor a 'housewife'. That person obviously does not see the value of such a guestbook-- reading others comments is a way for one to see insight into an area that they may have not known about, or overlooked. It goes both ways-- someone using Ezzo may question what they are doing, and someone not using Ezzo may question what they are doing and find that they prefer the Ezzo method. By reading through the guestbook, you can get a glimpse of something that may relate to your own situation. I think the guestbook is an asset. While I am using AP now while my son is still a toddler, some specific Ezzo methods may be useful when he is older... I don't know yet. Right now, I have no desire to have anything to do with Ezzo, and it will most likely stay that way. But that's my point-- that's the beauty of AP-- it is merely advice and you can adapt as you go along. The Ezzo method being parlayed by churches seems more rigid in it's instruction and implementation. To implement it with infants seems counterproductive to Christian background and our physiological and biological make-up as a human race. Anyhow, I agree with you, Robin, we are all entitled to our opinions and that is simply all they are. Opinions are like noses (or some other body part-- even brain), everybody's got one! I do think though that the opinions of health care professionals should carry some weight (in regards to the dehydration and failure to thrive issue)-- for they are the ones who see what happens when the "method" is taken to the extreme. But, Robin, just wanted you to know that most of what I wrote, I didn't write with you in mind-- I was just raising issues to people in general. Gotta go!
Mary
USA - Thursday, January 15, 1998 at 12:57:00 (PST)
Rebecca, I have visited your site on numerous occasions and it has been such a blessing to me in my quest for discernment. Thank you so much for providing this information. Proud to be one of the "loonies," who visit here, Lois
Lois L. Huneycutt <histlois@showme.missouri.edu>
Columbia, MO USA - Thursday, January 15, 1998 at 12:52:36 (PST)
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San Diego, Ca USA - Wednesday, January 14, 1998 at 15:28:28 (PST)
I think you all are a bunch of loonies here at the Rebecca Prewitt Site. You don't even know what it says in the material. You guys just go on what the other loony tells you to think. Why don't you lazy MOMS wake up and read the material and remember that it is a GUIDE and not the absolute only method of parenting. We don't do everything the material says. We have the thing God gave us that seems many of you lack, a Brain to make decissions. How stupid to change your mind just because of a personal controversy going on. If you like the material, use it, don't let others decide for you. Wake up you lazy housewives and read the material through. Unknown
Unknown
WA USA - Wednesday, January 14, 1998 at 10:00:42 (PST)
Mary, there is no need to disagree with me about the kids that I see that are obvioulsy raised with AP. I stated that those findings were my opinions based on my own experience - not statistical facts! The Lord gives us wisdom and discernment when we ask for it, and both my husband and I feel that using the Ezzo's "methods" as a guide is what we are to do. As a matter of fact, the parent you described (the right parent) sounds just like what the Ezzos teach! Unfortunately, you obviously have not completely read through an entire "class", but picked out areas that were of concern to you. I challenge those of you who read this, if you are opposed to the Ezzo teachings, to actually read, prayerfully, for yourself, an entire book! It is too bad that we can't respect one another for our individual convictions, instead of accuse and speak against one another. If you go to the gfi site, I guarantee you won't find ANY AP bashing whatsoever - just parents trying to encourage one another in like-minded parenting.
Robin Metcalf <rshaye@pacbell.net>
Mission Viejo, CA USA - Tuesday, January 13, 1998 at 22:08:11 (PST)
I'm the same person whose entry appears two below this one... I did ask my co-worker what method her church taught, and sure enough, it was the Ezzo method! She was unaware of the controversy but after I explained it, she could see how it could happen. She said she was so turned off at first that she literally threw the manual down, but decided to continue the classes and she is happy with the results. I have done more reading on Ezzo's methods, and I am not impressed. First, I really find it comparable to a manual on how to 'train' something or 'fix' something. It is my belief that children need to be 'taught' but certainly not trained or fixed. But perhaps this is an argument of semantics... but still, I would like to think that most of America has enough of an ability to think for themselves and do some problem-solving of their own without having to be dictated or ordered to do certain things with your children at certain times of the day lest they turn out "bad" or "spoiled". As far as the feeding on a 3 to 4 hour schedule, I would ask if they also change BM diapers on a 3 to 4 hour schedule or do they change them soon after the BM occurs? Why would an Ezzo-ite bother to change the diaper "on demand" if they don't bother to feed "on demand"? I would also ask if any of these parents have ever gone hungry enough to feel the pains of hunger? Not pangs, mind you, but pains! The Ezzo manual states that the baby may cry from 5 to 45 minutes when hungry-- I would argue that a baby who cries that long is truly suffering from PAINS not pangs of hunger. Try it sometime and see if you enjoy that pain... why would anyone purposely deny a baby food until it is convenient to feed them?? This method seems so bizarre to me. Especially for breastfed infants for whom the milk digests faster... plus, the longer the time between the feedings, the more the milk loses its fat content and becomes more like 'skim' milk-- I know, because the milk I pump at work 4 hours after leaving my baby looks 'skim' compared to any milk that I pump at home shortly after a feeding, which looks like 'cream'. Add this into the equation and these Ezzo-babies are digesting their milk even faster than normal breastmilk. Plus breastfeeding generally comes from a desire to connect with your baby, and this method advocates de-connecting with your baby so that they won't control you and be spoiled. I would like to see Mrs. Ezzo's qualifications, if they truly exist. Like anything, I'm sure that some of their manual has usefulness, but the issue of controlling your children must not be a very satisfying way to raise children-- knowing that the only reason they behave as they do is because they fear the consequences or fear losing your love or approval. Fear is not the basis for a future relationship with your children when they are adults. I am glad that I am following Dr. Sears' advice to raise my baby according to my conscience, and to utilize approaches that work for my child-- taking in the perspective of looking at him as an individual with needs that are different than mine. This Ezzo method is certainly not one that I am interested in using with him! I will encourage my church NOT to adopt this program. Thanks, but No Thanks!
Mary
Silverdale, WA USA - Monday, January 12, 1998 at 13:20:31 (PST)
Hi, Rebecca! Finally got a chance to bop on over here. I'm looking forward to following your links and have added your page to my web hotlist as I'm sure I'll be back again many times. Heidi
Heidi Bingham <rcxm73c@prodigy.com>
N. Charleston, SC USA - Thursday, January 08, 1998 at 16:26:02 (PST)
I will have to make time to read through all of these comments AND look further into this EZZO controversy. I was recently approached by someone at work who was trying to "help" me learn her church's program to get my baby to sleep through the night, and how to parent, etc. etc.... hmmmm, I will have to find out what she was espousing. I have an 11 month old son who is exclusively breastfed on demand, yes, even during the night (and believe me, he wants to nurse frequently at night!). I use a double-pump to pump while I am at work to maintain my milk supply. I plan to nurse him until he decides to wean himself or sometime around his 2nd birthday, whichever comes first. He was born one month premature, had Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and he is now healthier than healthy! He is alert, active, curious, secure, happy... he's hitting all of his milestones early or 'on-time'... I believe it is because of the breastfeeding on demand, and allowing him to nurse through the night, and also because we allow him to sleep next to me, or in his crib next to our bed. I have to disagree with the woman who said that she can 'spot kids raised by Attachment Parenting Style because of their out-of-control, insecure behaviors...'. I have done a lot of reading on Attachment Parenting, and really, it says nothing about letting your child make all the choices (in fact it advocates setting secure boundaries), and has specific ways of dealing with misbehaviors. Attachment Parenting is simply using your instinct as a parent to READ your baby/child, determine their needs and meet their needs, and treat children humanely and lovingly and to discipline with respect and not out of anger or a need to control or exert power over the little person who has changed your life so much-- for the better. I hate to see people using Attachment Parenting as the scapegoat for poor parenting, because AP is really SOUND parenting advice, and it advocates doing what is right for your particular baby-- not following what someone else's baby might benefit from. I know this woman said that she has had over 300 kids in her house... children can act very differently for other people than they do for their parents, and she should realize that after all of her experience. Also, did she ask these children's parents if they used Attachment Parenting or is she making the assumption that they are?? I am thankful that I have read The Baby Book by Dr. Sears because it has given me the opportunity to parent as I choose to parent, and to parent from the heart-- not from a need to have my baby fit conveniently into my life. I really liked someone's comment about "would God 'let all the little children cry it out?'". That is where my heart is, and I know that if I raise my son with love and firm and clear boundaries without cruel discipline, then he will grow up to have love and God in his heart, too. What does exerting power and trying to control a baby/child teach that child?? Nothing more than they should have fear in them and that they should try to control others. America-- we have a problem and our children are showing the results of that problem. Have you stopped to realize that in the past, children used to rally around each other on the playground when one was hurt, and now, they all continue playing as if it was no big deal? That's just one of the signs that our children need to be raised with more conscience and empathy. Look around you for more signs... and think about it for awhile...
Mary W.
Silverdale, WA USA - Thursday, January 08, 1998 at 11:49:37 (PST)
A very useful site! I can think of several friends who I will have to send the url to. Thanks for managing it!
Dawn Friedman <moomin@netwalk.com>
OH USA - Wednesday, January 07, 1998 at 18:59:16 (PST)
Glad I found this today! It's a breath of fresh air. Having had two Ezzoite moms cram their philosophy down my throat (Hi Lynn! Hi Kim!) and try to convince me that Gary's way is God's way, I was happy to find out that I am not the only Christian mom who disagrees! Whew! I also have noticed that most of the people touting Ezzo's techniques are young families (perhaps in their 20s) with one, maybe two little ones. I don't hear many older women (grandmothers!) that say "Take this course!". Older moms say to rock, to nurse, to love,... and to discipline too! Thank you for your work...
Kelly Bell <72652,32@compuserve.com>
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Tuesday, January 06, 1998 at 13:52:09 (PST)
I really enjoyed browsing through your site. I am currently having some difficulty with my spirituality and I am comforted by the information I found. Thank you.
Debi Levo <Debicare4u >
West Chester, OH USA - Saturday, January 03, 1998 at 19:05:28 (PST)
Rebecca, I really appreciated your article on "The Helpless Parent". I am ashamed to admit that I am one of those helpless parents, who started out well when the children were small, thinking I'd gotten it all down...and with each successive child, found myself losing the confidence and sense of direction. I am now seeing the fruit of it. Help! want to turn back, and could use a Titus woman. Help!
Mrs. Charlene Hollaway <therien@rpnet.net>
Petaluma, CA USA - Saturday, January 03, 1998 at 17:37:17 (PST)
Greetings! My friend Carole and I have spent the New Year surfing the net together, and fell into your page. Thanks so much for your Ezzo-grams. Although the Ezzos haven't arrived at my church in force, I did find our youth pastor's wife reading the manual. I quickly ran home and photocopied my photocopies of your article and gave them to the senior pastor, the youth pastor and his wife, the children's pastor, and the Sunday School teacher for the Young Families class. Now I have even more to give them. The Ezzos swept our former church, causing a lot of friction between the Ezzoites and the non-Ezzoites. Thanks again for your site (and foresight). We'll be back.
Ellie Andrew and Carole Webster <wanman@jps.net>
San Jose, CA USA - Thursday, January 01, 1998 at 03:04:53 (PST)