Misty

I remember not that long ago there was a thread regarding AP vs.
Unschooling. I'm not sure if it was here or on AU, but the basic
consensus was that with AP parents as the child gets older they
usually choose one of two paths either they stick with the trust
portion of AP which leads to more mindful parenting, or they seem to
choose the path of trying to provide what's best for their child
which may lead them to positive parenting, but not necessarily
mindful or respectful parenting. I used to attend our local chapter
of API and as dd hit the toddler years I started trying to figure
out where AP fit in that's when I found unschooling. However the
local leader for the API group is very anti unschooling, and very
controling by nature. I remember reading a book called "Don't shoot
the dog" that she lent me when I was starting to hit some of the
early toddler issues. Basically this book is a behaviour control
book. So if you're out there looking for
mindful/respectful/peaceful parenting groups make sure you've found
what you're looking for. Don't assume that just b/c it's AP or
positive parenting that it's the same thing, it isn't always.

Misty
mom to Rachel 2.9