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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think we all know, deep in our guts, that a certain level of quantity matters. [/quote]

I agree wonder if these same posters would think it's fine to have minimal but "quality" time with their spouses and significant others. Very likely some are justifying their feelings of not really wanting to be with their kids all that much.[/quote]

I disagree I think quality does matter.  I would tend to side with the research on this.  What about those marriages where people are together, but not really together in their hearts.  Quantity matters, but quality matters more.  Who cares if you are in the room with your child or spouse but you are totally checked out on your phone or facebook.  Nothing is worse than seeing a couple out to dinner and they've both checked out to their cell phones.

I believe the same applies with children.  With my daughter is just off doing her own thing it's not like we are connecting.  I've been a SAHM and it's impossible to give your child constant attention.  As a matter of fact it's quite draining to try and do so.  I felt I often checked out especially as she got older and more rambunctious.  But when I take her to tennis or some of her other activities and i'm there cheering her on or we are out doing some other activity, I feel like those moments I enjoy being a parent the most.

Also, the article states working moms are spending as much time with their kids as SAHMS did in the 1970s so make no mistake many working moms are spending lots of time with their children.  Unfortunately people like you have pushed so much mommy guilt on women a lot of working women aren't taking time for themselves and are stressed out.  [/quote]

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