Ask Amy: Fussy babies lead to fussy concert goers
Yes, parents should hustle crying and fussing babies out – and then bring them back in when they’ve calmed down (during applause in between musical selections).
But here’s a reminder: Many people are only now venturing out again after years of being sequestered. It’s noisy out here in the world!
You might try to hear the noises made by fractious babies as being part of the larger human symphony. To many of us, it truly is music to our ears.
Dear Amy: Before my son was born over 40 years ago, my ex-husband was said to have a low sperm count.
We decided to use artificial insemination to conceive our eldest.
After he was born, we had two other children naturally without artificial insemination.
My husband and I divorced after 20 years of marriage. We are both happily remarried.
My problem is that I don't know if I should tell my son.
I have tried to communicate with my ex, and even though we are on friendly terms, he refuses to answer my texts about this.
He obviously does not want to deal with it.
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