Attachment Parenting

I've become insecure lately about my choice to parent in a kind, hands off kind of way. Listening to who my kids are and giving them natural consequences, gently leading them in the right direction.

I've become insecure because everyone around me doesn't agree with my approach. My family has watched me raise my kids and can see how wonderful they are but they choose to let their children cry and take a different approach.

I guess I'm questioning myself because letting your children cry themselves to sleep a little means that you get to have alone time with your spouse. I didn't really get that, and I know my hubby missed it.

I was willing to sacrifice, for the short time it would take, for my kids to be comfortable in their own beds all night. I was willing to stay home with them until they felt comfortable with me leaving. I was willing to breast feed until they wanted to give it up.

I'm wondering now if the sacrifice was worth it. Are my kids really better off? I guess time will tell because I can't see myself doing it any other way.