I missed that thread! I think because of our anonaminity online we say things we know we shouldn't. I was bottle-fed, my mom worked outside the home, we lived in a crappy neighborhood, and I went to public school, but my parents were great. We always had what we needed, most of all love and guidance, which are what REALLY make a great parent. THERE IS NO SET RULES FOR HOW TO BE A GREAT PARENT. You don't have to breastfeed, you don't have to stay at home, you don't have to homeschool.
Something similar was on Montel yesterday. We can say "just move", but who, in all honesty, could do that? Maybe that person can't afford to move. Maybe that family needs two incomes to survive.
We *love* to be judgemental, and only know our own lives and experiences. Unfortunatly, I think sometimes we lack empathy. Now that is a great thing to teach your children...
...the exact words I used in the previous thread. Tax-chick posted the link, take a look when you get a chance. The FReeper comments are far more interesting than the thread itself, not in a great way.
You are right, but love and guidance as you mention, are very good starting points.