Weddingbee boards

I recently had a conversation with a friend about this.  She has a 3 year old and has been trying to reach out more to mother's with kids in the same age.  It's difficult for this very reason.  She's become close to a few of the mothers only to find that they are very rigid in their beliefs about certain parenting techniques, whether it be potty training, crying before bed, vaccinations.  It's ultimately led to them not being friends.  It's tough to handle regular judgment/criticism about something that is so important to you.  And there is so much gray area in the matter of parenting.  I think the best way to handle the situation is to be direct about wanting to keep these issues private.  I'd want it to be clear that I'll raise my child the way I choose to, you raise your child your way.