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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 4yo preschooler can't count to 20. We count together constantly and he just can't seem to remember. DH and I are both ivy league educated and both our children are below average. [b]I quit my job to focus on the kids and they are still behind.[/b] I feel like a terrible mother and failure. All these other mothers are bragging how their kids can read chapter books and my kid can't even count to 20.[/quote]

Things might be better for you and for the kids if you went back to work at least part-time. I don't mean that to be nasty. I mean it as sincere, well-meant advice.[/quote]

Not everyone is cut out to SAH. And not everyone is cut out to teach kids.

Be kind to yourself and go back to work and outsource this.[/quote]

I struggled with work life balance for years. DH and I both had very demanding careers and something had to give. We outsourced absolutely everything when I was still working. DH earns a 7 figure income so it made sense for me to stay home. I seriously don't think I am cut out for parenting. I resent DH for being able to pursue his ambitions while I am home failing. At the same time, I would be miserable if I had a successful career while not spending enough time with the children. I just can't win. I am probably depressed. [/quote]

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