Decisions, decisions, decisions.....

Vaccination is a subject that is possibly one of  the most emotive decisions that many new parents have to make. In practice I advise parents about informed decisions. I encourage them to read into and talk to others about vaccines. When you talk to the Doctor/GP they will advise you TO vaccinate and tell you about disease, being irresponsible and statistics. When you talk to a Homoeopath they will advise you NOT to vaccinate and will tell you about immune system, health and sanitation. What a mine field when all you want is the best for your child. 

This has to be a decision that both parents make, it has to be informed, and both of you need to agree. You are responsible for your child’s life and therefore health, so you must take these decisions, the first of many, together. 

Raising a child to an adult is one of the most rewarding and challenging things that can happen to a person. In my opinion you must look at all the influences that may occur in your child’s life; how you choose to be pregnant (!) and birth your child is obliviously first; breastfeeding, vaccination and therefore health, toys, TV or not TV, discipline/manners, schooling, technology, consumerism, growing food; organic or non-organic and therefore shopping; where you put your vote (money) are some of the decisions you might consider.

Each generation is different from their parent’s generation, we have learnt from them how to do things differently, how to look at the world differently. Our children are not ours: all we can do is our best and bring them up to become responsible for themselves and therefore the world around them. This is our challenge: this is our responsibility as parents. Don’t be afraid, be brave to make informed decisions on behalf of your child/ren and know you are always doing your best, in each moment.