I just recently learned of the term "crunchy" as a descriptor for a parenting style. I find the term hysterical and intend to use it from now on...even though I typically try to avoid trendy catch-phrases!
If you are not already enlightened, the term "crunchy" comes from the stereotypical label "granola" and since granola is crunchy....well, you get the idea. So I guess for all intents and purposes I would be considered a modern hippie for I believe in and protest for peace, I believe in the power of love, I listen to the Beatles, I eat organic brown and green foods and I practice liberal parenting. I have always thought it would have made more sense for me to have grown up in the 70's, but as luck has it, the sperm and egg that united to create me, could not have had me really any sooner than they did (yeah to hippie parents that believed in young free love!).
Anyway, as far as I can gather being a crunchy-mama in my life looks like this:
I (we)...
Had a home waterbirth with our first son (and doing the same with this next babe!!!!)
Practice attachment parenting
Wore our baby with a sling (non of that carry in the car seat crap!)
Co-sleep (going on two years now and about to add another wee one to the sheets!)
Child-led weaning (looks like we are still a long way away from our two year old being weaned!)
No circumcision (are you kidding me? its more like mutilation in my eyes)
No vaccinations (much to the chagrin of others!)
Intent to homeschool or unschool our children
Use herbs instead of modern medicine
Eat mostly all organics
Oh, and I like to burn nag champa as well!
I know I am missing some of what makes me a crunchy-mama, but I would love to hear what makes you a crunchy mama as well!
