CMV: Parents who ignore sleep training should be shamed.

[Edit: I've never gained so many karma in my life. Thanks r/PMYTM for the gold and r/ChangeMyView for the silver. Thank you for all the rewards.]<br><br>[Edit 2: Thank you everyone for your replies. I'll update the post in a few days or so with my thoughts.]<br><br>[Edit 3: Since some people have asked me about the "right time" to sleep train a child, I believe it is 4-6 months. Additionally, it is also important to establish a consistent routine with your baby as early as possible.]<br><br>Sleep training is when a child is trained to self-soothe and fall asleep on their own. One method is to let them "cry it out" for a set amount of time. Personally, I don't believe this method is used enough, especially in the US, and it leads children, from a young age, to be overly dependant on their parents to fall asleep. While there are many reasons why parents refuse to sleep train, such as cultural values, a child's medical condition, or a parent's own mental health, parents who choose to co-sleep with their children, or refuse to sleep train, should be shamed.<br><br>Sleep training can help parents get much-needed rest, while also teaching the child independence and important life skills. It's also healthier in the long run as co-sleeping can be bad for both the parents and the children, as it can lead to SIDS.<br><br>Furthermore, we see that countries that don't sleep train, like the US, have much higher rates of depression, anxiety, and insomnia in children than countries that do, like Finland and Denmark.<br><br>While some parents may find sleep training cruel or feel guilty, letting a child cry it out is not abuse, as the child is safe, and is not in any danger. However, not training a child to self-soothe, and refusing to let them learn how to be independent from a young age, is the cruel thing to do. It's important that parents put their feelings aside and think about the long-term effects of sleep training.<br><br>In conclusion, sleep training is an important aspect of a child's life, and should not be ignored. It leads to a healthier life, better relationships, and increased independence. Parents who choose not to sleep train should be ashamed.#####**You may not agree with this view**<br><br>***You may not find this view particularly well thought out***<br><br>***Please don't downvote it.***<br><br>**Engage with the view!**<br><br>***Change My View***