Planned Parenthood recently opened a clinic in my community, and parents are organizing to starve them of their prey–our children. Thus has Proud Parents of Staten Island been born. Being the pro-life blogger and scientist in the group, putting together a tight, manageable website for parents who know nothing of this has been the order of the day.
So……
drum roll……
It’s meant not only for our community, but also for all other parents, PTA’s, and families. There’s lots of good stuff on there, and I hope it helps. Please let me know of any suggestions for improvement.
Proud Parents … the word “proud” is off putting. It may be a stumbling block to some – is there another adjective that you can use … or none at all?
Using the words “PARENT/S by CHOICE” or “PARENTS”
might work. We know that planned parenthood has co-opted what parenting is. Let’s take it back.
I like the concept – very much. I pray that this concept takes off across the country. Blessings to you and your work.
Lee, I hear what you’re saying. However, I think “Proud Parents” deliberately echoes the “PP” of Planned Parenthood yet subverts Planned Parenthood’s message perfectly. The whole idea of being proud to be a parent (boldy embracing parenthood) is antithetical to Planned Parenthood’s position–they are truly an “anti-parent” organization.
So, for me, “Proud Parents” works very well indeed.
And the website is very well done too!
RandomThoughts
AMEN!
Lee,
Random and Rev. Have pretty much nailed it. We chose Proud Parents to echo Planned Parenthood’s PP. Also, what is distinctly lacking in parenthood today is a healthy sense of pride in our role and in our children. It is the absence of such pride that hath gone before the fall we are now experiencing.
Tank you for your blessings and well-wishes.
God Bless
I agree that proud is a very good adjective.
I think that perhaps part of the problem is that certain words have been hijacked today – gay, pride and choice are a few such words.
Parents by choice doesn’t work for me because there are many parents who got pregnant without intending to but “grew” into the job!
Planned Parenthood’s entire basis is that every child born should be a “wanted” child – parenthood by choice. If there is no choice than the baby is killed.
And of course we see the blessings of Dr. Nadal’s expertise because his posts have given parents some ammunition and “punch” in the fight against Planned Parenthood.
Proud to have been born on Staten Island. Best of luck. I hope none have been “unborn” at St. Vincent’s. I wouldn’t consider myself a fair trade.