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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How do you balance solitude/reading with several young kids competing for your attention. I think reading is an important path to self-discovery and knowledge but sense everyone thinks I’m a useless/selfish tub of lard sitting on my ass reading.[/quote]

You are lazy and neglectful if you're reading when your kids are awake and trying to get your attention. You're not entitled to escape parenthood by ducking into a book. I used to be an avid reader but haven't read a book since having kids. If you really want some time to read, then you need to wake up early and get everything else really organized so you can have time to read a little bit after they go to bed sometimes. Plus you'll have to give up any other hobby if your priority is reading. But you need to be realistic and not expect to do this every night because other more important stuff will come up if you have "several kids."[/quote]

This is either hyperbole or completely nutballs. Obviously you shouldn’t ignore your children to read a book, but neither should your children require your constant attention. I read when they’re playing together or with a friend, I read when I’m nursing, I read in the school pickup line or waiting at an activity, and I listen to audiobooks while I’m cooking, cleaning, doing laundry. I have four kids, my house is clean and tidy, I cook from scratch, and I homeschooled all last year. I also read 104 books in 2020. [/quote]

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