
You Are Not Weak If You Can’t Stomach Crying It Out (And You’re Not Evil If You Do It)
It seems as though everything is a controversial topic when it comes to child rearing. It’s almost as if we should be making decisions based on the health and happiness of our own families instead of trying to fit into a box. Crazy thought, huh? There are so many studies that really try to dive into sleep training via the “Cry It Out” method. It is exactly what it sounds like, but can vary on a spectrum. Some studies show that the cry it out method could have long-term psychological consequences on a child. So many tend to steer away from these tactics in favor of an attachment parenting approach. However, the reality of using cry it out is not born out of selfishness. Particularly in American culture, families do not have the luxury of time on their side. In order to survive the expectations of providing for a family, these sleep structures are a necessity. When you’re expected to be at work and you don’t have the time or capacity to be hands on every night, cry it out can be a life saver.