article_snippet: " The answer to that seemingly simple question quickly establishes the child's path and trajectory for years to come; however, the question is not simple.
article_snippet: the question is tragically flawed and here's a newsflash for everyone who has ever asked new parents that question: You're asking the wrong people.
article_snippet: You may want to give he or she a little time before you paint that nursery bright pink or pick out junior's first baseball glove -- it's just not that simple.
article_snippet: It was when I was older that other people let me know something was "off.
article_snippet: and it was fine because it is fine.
article_snippet: " question -- not the doctor, my parents, or anyone who thinks they know better.