I didn't realize that Jong is 68 years old. So I do think her perspective is different from someone who is currently mothering an infant. And it also reminds me of how Margaret Wentz (I think...) recently said that she can't believe women today purposely choose the shackles that women fough to be rid of--making homemade baby food, line drying cloth diapers, etc. In both cases, it seems like these women know what would make THEM feel victimized or downtrodden and can't comprehend how someone else would CHOOSE to do those things.

That doesnt mean Jong or Wendt have invalid viewpoints. But it is ridiculous to apply those viewpoints to every mother out there.

It's time to stop criticizing the choices of other parents. One point of the feminist movement was for women to be able to choose to work or stay home.
I choose to work and will not criticize another woman's choice to stay at home.
I chose to breastfeed, but not use cloth diapers. I co-slept but did not make babyfood. I tried but could not do the cry-it-out sleep method.
I used methods that worked for us, and it's up to everyone to figure that out. Jong shouldn't criticize the choices mothers make. If 'attachment parenting' wouldn't have worked for her, fine, but criticizing others doesn't add to the discussion.

What MadCow said. I can't say I parent by ideology. In fact I doubt anyone could. Women should support other women. Don't judge!