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By: Principled Discovery » On blogging, dirty laundry and respect

Principled Discovery » On blogging, dirty laundry and respect — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:11:09 +0000

[...] Raine recently posted a nice entry on Respectful Mom Blogging, citing some of her concerns she has with blogs which perhaps reveal too much about the young [...]

By: Christy

Christy — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:57:39 +0000

Loved this post too! Christys last blog post..Menu Plan Monday - 12-29-08

By: Keriann

Keriann — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:50:26 +0000

I love this post. I don’t really search out blogs like I was before our newborn arrived, but I must say that it breaks my heart to think of someone shaming their own family and/or friends. I will be praying for wisdom that the Holy Spirit would always be whispering in my ear about what is and is not appropriate. Thanks for sharing.

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By: Mountain Woman

Mountain Woman — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:11:14 +0000

I enjoyed reading your guidelines for Mommy blogs. I can't imagine making fun of a child to gain readership. Our children are so precious and a gift from God to be respected. What wonderful advice you have given on many topics I'm sure many of us don't even consider. Thank you for the post. Mountain Womans last blog post..Goodbye For The Holidays

By: Sheri

Sheri — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:26:44 +0000

a simple... "amen sister"! Sheris last blog post..

By: Ed Kohler

Ed Kohler — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:57:31 +0000

Wow, that's an excellent list and great advice. Blogging about family can be both rewarding and dangerous. I hope more people follow your advice. Ed Kohlers last blog post..Car Buying: CarZen’s Recommendations

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:28:36 +0000

Good advice. Convicting advice. I wouldn’t be surprised if you were talking about my blog (though I see you’re not subscribed to my new one, which says you’re probably not). I agree with protecting the privacy of others, including our children, of which I’ve often failed with but have been trying to work on. However, I tire of “Miss Perfect” blogs who only share the pretty stories and never any of the grit of life. Makes me feel like a loser. Makes me wonder if they even have any dirty laundry to hang- unlike myself who seems to always be up to my eyeballs in stinky laundry (so to speak).

Maybe the grass always seems greener because my blogging neighbor only opens her privacy gate after it rains, but never during the storms when the mud is slinging.

By: Susan (5 Minutes for Mom)

Susan (5 Minutes for Mom) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:36:43 +0000

A blogger’s best friends:
Respect. Discretion. Boundaries.

That is a great list. Thanks for sharing it!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:11:31 +0000

Great post! I came across a blog last week (don’t remember what it was) where the mom-author called her nine-year-old son an a—-e. I am still completely horrified that any mother would even THINK should a thought about her child, must less speak it publicly. When did people stop viewing children as human beings?

Another blog I saw a month or so ago went into detail about potty ‘mistakes’ a 12 year old boy had made. This boy…he’ll see that post someday. It just breaks my heart.

Well, Merry Christmas, Penny!

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By: Rodney Olsen

Rodney Olsen — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:27:48 +0000

I've had a few people tell me that they know all about what our family has been doing because I blog 'everything' or talk about it on the radio. They're sadly mistaken. I have very clear boundaries about what I share online and on the radio. People will only ever know what I want them to know. There is still a huge amount that is private and not for public display. (And I would NEVER say anything to embarrass or make fun of my family.) You've given some great advice in this post. Rodney Olsens last blog post..Sticky Note Madness