Yes, Pat, I remember that program, too.  You're right.  Ferber's book and
his actions on the program were not vague or subject to misinterpretation.
His words, his intent AND his actions were all extremely clear.

I completely agree with you - he may have changed his mind, but it's
rather disingenuous of him to try to blame the controversy over his
previously clearly stated opinions on *misinterpretation*.  Puh-leeeze.

I was a single mom with a breastfeeding baby in my bed when I was first
introduced to his book, and his thoughts on single mothers who had their
babies in bed with them infuriated me no end.  I own the book... I had to
know what all the controversy was about, and I wanted the book in my hand
when I discussed ferberizing on parenting lists or with my students and
clients.  Um... I do NOT have it displayed in my lending library.  ;)

Cee

 On Thu, 17 Nov 2005, gima wrote:

> Did others of you see the program?
>
> The rebuttal program had Dr William Sears and a different family, with a
> delightfully articulate, little 3-year-old girl.
>
> Dr Ferber probably thinks that those of us who were around then have
> gone to other things and do not remember the details of his book's
> recommendations and the TV program.
>
> He may have changed his mind but we did not misinterpret what he
> originally said.

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