Comments on: Matthew McConaughey On Concerts & Placenta Trees

By: Granny

Granny — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:47:54 +0000

We had three kids and they just went everywhere we wanted them to go with us. And if we wanted an adult only event , thank goodness for Grandmas and Grandpas.

We doted on our kids, but never forgot that we needed to keep a life of our own because kids grow up and move on.

We weren’t very tight scheduled parents or household because my husband was a railroader and had odd hours. We had to fit our family time into what time was given us. My kids grew up successfully, laid back and very flexible.

By: Zbella

Zbella — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:06:07 +0000

No, I didn’t save or plant my kids’ placentas.

We took our daughter pretty much everywhere, no rock concerts, but all over the place. But I have to agree and say, that changes over time. Now we have 3 kids and we rarely take them out even to dinner! They are in that difficult preschool/toddler stage (all 3) and it can be a sight to behold.

By: MOMX3

MOMX3 — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:47:58 +0000

I agree that a rock concert isn’t a place for a baby.

I wouldn’t even LOOK at my placentas after giving birth, but I know a couple of ladies who ate theirs. Doesn’t mean I’d do it, but it doesn’t bother me that they did.:)

By: cat

cat — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:41:22 +0000

we did keep both our daughter’s placentas and planted them on our property…:) the girls are very proud of their trees..:)

why i am not a huge fan of matthew, i do totally respect his parenting style. we are always with our girls and take them just about everywhere as well.

i also have to say bravo to them for trying with the birth!! 60 hours is a LONG time to labor…but they tried to do it naturally and both seem very peaceful about the whole process and that’s just wonderful!

By: momof1.5

momof1.5 — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:41:02 +0000

samsmom, you said it so well. Thank you. I don’t even need to respond on my own. This, especially:

“It does not mean that you have no life of your own or that your child dictates your every move. What it means is that when you choose to become a parent you take responsibility of a life and sometimes that means not always doing the things you did before children. It is all about balance for sure.”

By: Samsmom

Samsmom — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:08:05 +0000

I agree with momof1.5. It does not mean that you have no life of your own or that your child dictates your every move. What it means is that when you choose to become a parent you take responsibility of a life and sometimes that means not always doing the things you did before children. It is all about balance for sure. But your child’s needs, security, and well being should be a parent’s first priority.
I do see Matthew’s point about about getting the baby equipped to sights and sounds. My husband and I took our son many places with us when he was an infant. Now a toddler, he does very well in public places and around people. But I do believe that discretion is important when deciding what types of places to take a newborn.

By: chloe

chloe — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:45:01 +0000

“You’re supposed to live your life around your KID, at least to some extent, not the other way around.”

Wow. This quote scares me. Chills me. Makes me want to eat peanut butter for some strange reason.

This attitude is what makes kids so screwed up. Life does not, does not, does not, okay, one more time, does not revolve around the child. That does not mean that you do not love your child, take care of your child, take care of all his needs, but you are the adult and the childs fits into your lifestyle.

I love his attitude about parenting. God bless him! A parent that I would actually want to talk to. Not a parent that I always run into. One who is always so stressed out because they cannot do anything, go anywhere, or have any kind of life!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:44:07 +0000

What’s with everyone dissing Matthew? I’m sure Matthew and Camilla aren’t going to take their newborn son somewhere where he’s going to be in danger. Just let them be!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:06:04 +0000

See, I read this and thought, WOW! Someone who parents just like me! He’s at peace with everything, no stressing out and having to stay home because a baby is there or rush home because it’s bed time.. we took our daughter EVERYWHERE! We still do take her most places and she’s 2.5 now.. because of the way we took her around when she was a baby she never became the rigid scheduled baby that most of you refer to, and she’s still not – I couldn’t be happier with how great she is in every environment!!
And I would assume that the Mellencamp concert was an outdoor thing.. which would limit noise and smoke..

By: Eli

Eli — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:56:18 +0000

I hope Matthew & Camila protected Levi’s ears with ear plugs or noise cancellation headphones.