The opposite of a 'Tiger Mother': leaving your children behind

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But she didn't leave her kids. She is still actively in their lives. They just don't live with her. Big difference.

She left them for years, and then came back. And told them she never wanted kids. Big difference.

[Anonymous]

Notice the article didn't ask any of the kids how they felt.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this what men would do if society didn't let them get away with their selfish ways?

hah

[Anonymous]

What are we supposed to get out of judging her?

[Anonymous]

I am torn when thinking about how I feel about what she did. Instinctively, I think its selfish and wrong to leave your family. But the reality is, many, many mothers regret becoming mothers. Most will either hire nannies or work lots of hours to get their space. I'm not so sure that isn't worse that what she did.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am torn when thinking about how I feel about what she did. Instinctively, I think its selfish and wrong to leave your family. But the reality is, many, many mothers regret becoming mothers. Most will either hire nannies or work lots of hours to get their space. I'm not so sure that isn't worse that what she did.

I admire your honesty, but I can truthfully say that I don't know one person who feels that way or works long hours to get their space. Only on DCUM do I hear these kinds of comments.