i have also been following this thread with interest - but from 180 degree opposite perspective! we are pro gf and what i have to contend with are lots of anti comments bordering on the downright offensive, e.g. "fascist", "nazi" to name but a couple. the obvious inference is that i am a "fascist" or "nazi" - sheesh! i am amazed by people's tactlessness (if that's what it is!).
i find it totally surprising that people have that much energy to worry about other people's parenting styles (whether pro or anti gf) to the extent that they are actively pressing a certain book/theory or whatever in the face of another mother's indifference or antipathy. i suppose as has been mentioned on this thread it comes from insecurity!
with respect to fp's issue, i think it must be very difficult to spend a week with another family without various parenting related friction arising, whether it be gf, bedtimes, TV, manners or whatever. hence my concern about our forthcoming group holiday - thanks to rozzy and zoe for allaying my fears somewhat!
needless to say i will not be a gf proselytiser on holiday - i wouldn't dream of trying to force it on anyone - but i will be feeding my baby when he is hungry, putting him down when he is tired and generally trying to minimise disruption and discomfort to him. i think the fact that he established his routine with reference to gf rather than developing it himself is irrelevant at this stage!
fp - not meant to be a dig at you, clearly you had a miserable week, and i think your friend was out of line to keep commenting on your mothering. i suppose i wanted to make the point that not all gf'ers are fanatical about it and that sometimes it is they who are on the receiving end of the constant comments!
susanmt - sleep deprivation is a terrible thing! i think you can post under more than one nickname, people have sometimes referred to doing this on the site, didn't mean to accuse you of any deviousness - i am SO tired today!
well, glad i got that off my chest! thanks for listening.