For the folks that don't have children yet, just fyi that it takes a village to raise a child. Raising children is such hard work, if you aren't super rich already. For example, your wealth will allow you time (that you're not giving to an employer 9+ hours a day) to dedicate to raising your children properly. But the reality for the majority of parents is, their children miss out on quality time and having their parents being truly present when they are off of work. After work, many of us working parents are exhausted. We just want to make dinner, eat, and go to bed. But our jobs don't end there. If we love our kids, we read to them, help them with schoolwork, and bond with them. It takes a lot of energy to be a super mom or a super dad. So, to the 99.99% of regular folks who work full time and are trying to raise your children at the same time, I'd like to give you two big thumbs up!!!
Imagine being a single parent working full time and trying to raise 2+ kids on your own! It sucks so bad! What I hate most, is the time and energy I give to an employer, when I'd rather give my time and energy to my kids. Kids grow up so fast, you know!!! So much of yourself you can't give to them when you are busy working to provide for them. It really is such a bittersweet balance that you have to juggle as a working parent.
I do love the idea of mothers staying home to raise the children like in the good old days. But the costs of living these days make it impossible for that to be sustainable. Both parents have to work if you are not fortunate enough to have had inherit wealth from your parents or got lucky with money.
Single parents, tell me your secrets on having endless energy to be a super mom or a super dad. I feel so disappointed in myself that my kids are growing up so fast and I can't be there all the time for them. I hate it!!!