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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't consider an hour at tr bounce house quality time. Being around to have a conversation with my kid about a problem they are having or answering a hard question or helping them to learn a new skill - that I consider quality time.  [/quote]

So taking a child to an enjoyable, shared experience isn't quality time?  What if I take my kid to the beach?  Fishing?  A water park?  Disney?

I'm curious how old your kids are because if having a conversation is a requisite for quality time, you can write off ages 12-15 right now. [/quote]

Really?  My 12-15 y.o. kids are always happy to have a conversation with us.  Must be because they grew up knowing we were available for them whenever they needed us and not just "quality time appointments" penciled in on the calendar at their parents' convenience.  [/quote]

My tongue was firmly in cheek with that comment.  But if you have a 13 year old daughter and she's always sunshine, roses, and unicorns farting rainbows (i.e. acknowledging you exist) then I'll just flat out call you a liar.

At any rate, its great that your kids can come to you and talk.  That's a huge part of a healthy relationship.  But the fallacy of your perspective is that you seem to believe that is only capable with SAHMs.  And if the dismissive, superior attitude you've been displaying is any indication of how you interact with and model behavior for your kids- I have my doubts about how great things really are for you.  Seems like you have something to prove to everyone which tells me you're trying to prove something to yourself.  Just my opinion. [/quote]

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