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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have been a teacher for over 20 years and am raising a family of my own.  I have noticed a shift. Some good, some great, mostly bad. Parents have outsourced so much of their parenting.  So many children are being raised by nannies, aftercare, 10 hours of daycare from birth and it's just not the same as a consistent,  loving family member invested in their future.  The parents hang on every moment at soccer or gymnastics (the activities have never been better). This time should be used as productive time for the parents instead. That way, when the child is through, the distraction is over and the family can spend time. But, no, the parents micromanage the unimportant things. Then feel guilty ignoring them to do what could have been done while the kids were occupied.

Parents are terrified of tantrums and let the child be in charge. Children need boundaries and overindulgence is the worst thing for kids. I get so many calls from parents trying to plow a way for their kids that have nothing to do with what the kid wants or needs. (I think they should play varsity, no they have never played soccer before,). On the other hand, kids now have no concept of the biases of previous generations.   So, as long as these kids as young adult can get out of their safe spaces, function without their parents, and leave the emotional support llama at home...society will be ok.[/quote]

This is so well said...and right.[/quote]
Pp, what a rude post. Everyone can not afford for one parent to stay home these days. I will be happy to quit my job if you would like to match my salary, benefits etc. since you feel so strongly about it. 
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Very few families actually need two income earners.[/quote]

Have you tried to support four people on $80k in the DC Metro area?[/quote]

It’s completely possible.  [/quote]

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