[Russic]

I swear by letting them cry, but my advice is to be very careful with who you mention it to. I have had enough conversations with people that have told me my son will grow up to be a serial killer to last a lifetime. It's a lot like dog training in that if your method is viewed as a little too firm, some people will have no problem telling you what you're doing is wrong. It's not a method for everybody and I would never judge a couple that couldn't go through with it. It worked beautifully for us but it wasn't easy. Personally I disagree with You Need a Thneed, but that's ok. We each have our system that works for us and that's what is important.

I only mention it to parents that are having problems and ask my opinion (or perhaps a message board on the internet... I'm not afraid of you people).