Trends vs. Traditions by Jill Cohen   The trend is to plan for
children. To create and follow through on every detail from
conception until graduation. To pick schools, college, degree
and profession. The child is not even in utero yet!  The
tradition is to be in love, to create children to be loved,
adored and nurtured as people. To help them become their own
beings and good people. To provide support and aid in their
development, instilling great confidence to go forth and be
productive individuals in the family and community.  The trend
is to do every test available. To find out if the baby has
anomalies or other things considered “a problem.” To know the
sex of the child. To see inside our sacred wombs and view
everything possible.  The tradition is to accept and love what
we have made. To honor the unknowing with excitement and
anticipation. To wonder but not disturb the natural course of
creation. To let nature take its course.  The trend is to take
classes that teach how to parent, breastfeed and care