Many decisions on dealing with your own children have been heavily influenced by a family member. The question has been posed many times, who told you to do that?
I walked into our living room a few days ago and overheard my wife talking to someone on the phone. She was discussing how people were more active 'back then', that kids played outside and didn't sit in front the television for hours.
It's hard enough bringing up kids especially in today's politically correct, get on your soapbox world we live in. I'm sure you've even heard the old saying, "If I want your opinion, I'll ask for it". But how many times have you received advice anyway?