Replies to '03/27 More Wifestyles, Part 3'

Hello there...well certainly being on your own since 13 makes you a good candidate to do what you do.  I believe you do great work.  However, I cannot really buy that it doesn't/hasn't ever taken you away from something you could be doing with your kids/husband for a prolonged amount of time.  Maybe you have family that can help, maybe not.  Maybe your hubby has a flexible schedule or not.  Who knows.  But your point that all of society is spiraling because of materialistic, selfish parents- 

 that just sounds one sided.  In my demographic, I see so called Devoted, Dedicated, All Sacrificial SAHM's that yes, they are at the schools and all that however, they don't really interact with their kids much.  It's more "Look at me, look at me"  I believe a big part of the reason for out of control kids (again my opinion only ) is too many parents don't say no and set boundaries.  I see this over and over in my area.  Yes, I work and yes, I put them in daycare.  Are they greedy little brats making 3 page Christmas lists?  NO WAY!  Do they earn all the "extras" they have?  Yes, they do and if they can do it at 4 and 7 teenagers can do it ,too.  I am probably one of the strictest parents I know and my hubby and I are told over and over how nice it is to see parents being parents.  We are both extremely involved in both of their schools and with most of their teachers, too.  I don't expect a medal- just some tolerance that no matter what the situation (working, not, single parent) we ALL can be the parents our kids need.  I really get irked at comments directed towards the thread of "women raising their own kids"....whatever.  I think a lot of at home Moms have more help in a lot of areas and don't really appreciate what they have sometimes.  Well, like someone once said...the grass is always greener.  Take care!