J.M.
Baha. I have never broken any rules, because I never made any. I am the oldest girl of 13 siblings, and I fully understand the differences in children. What works for one, doesn't work for others... So I entered Mommyhood with the mindset that I would do whatever it takes to raise my DD in the way I feel appropriate at the time.
If anyone (ESPECIALLY the "parenting experts" who have no children) dislikes the way I do things, I know where to tell them to stick it. ;)