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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]how old are the kids?  why do they need two hours (one parent each) of parent-supervised homework?

aftercare

fewer activities (can't be out every night)[/quote]

Well that time is not all homework, it’s also just spending time with the kids as well we are all doing some chores (going through field trip forms or putting events on the calendar.

Kids are already in aftercare over an hour, and they don’t get homework done b/c the study space is disruptive.

Fewer activities? One rec sport and one music lesson each? We already feel like failing parents who don’t have their kids do anything. They never have play dates b/c they all seem to happen after school with the SAHM set adhoc coordinating.

Is that the real secret? FT working parents work, pick up kids when after care closes, and literally that’s it for every day of the week?

For us the issue is there is no buffer, so if something hiccups it’s a domino for work and home life, and we want more downtime at home for our kids — hence an afternoon sitter would be great. [/quote]

You are not failing because your kids are doing 2 activities. If your kids are happy with what they are doing then you are fine.

Most of my friends who are FT working parents don't have the flexibility that I do and they are picking their kids up from after care as after care closes. They are not thrilled with it but their jobs are 9-5 so that is when they work. Plnty of parents do it, if your kids are in after care already and you think you need the time, then take it. Most of my friends whose kids are in after care seem to like it because it is essentially a play date for them.

We do play dates but we do them on the weekend. Normally on Sunday during sports season. Outside of the sports seasons we will do play dates on Saturday or Sunday or even both. DS loves it and we have time to get stuff done or relax a bit.

Two FT working parents means that something is going to give some where. For me it means a little bit less, ok a lot less, down time to chill and relax. Our house a bit more cluttered then we would like but that is ok because come 9 PM all I want to do is chill and not worry about cleaning up.

Honestly, it sounds like you have a good routine. My Husband and I each make sure that we have time to do something solo during the weekend. DH plays tennis, I chill at my favorite coffee shop and read/play games/relax.

The alternative is that one of us stays home or works part time and neither one of us wants the income drop. We both like our jobs. I want DS to do his activities and have as close to a SAHM type childhood. That is on me, he didn't ask for it. I want to give it to him so that means that I make some sacrifices. I am cool with that. [/quote]

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