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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I feel bad for these young kids having to spend their summerslike this. Such a pressure cooker of workaholic parents forcing constant structure on  these kids who should be outside playing with friends, using their imagination, hanging out with parents, looking up at the clouds, riding bikes all over the neighborhood. Now they go to all day camps, year round sports, tutors, and more. Childhood is gone.[/quote]

OP here, and I agree with you but most of us are not workaholics. We work. Period.[/quote]

First, I'd say, have a little compassion and imagine how the child feels. 6 is too young for all day camp, imo.   Even at 8, my DD is wasted at the end of an all day camp. outside doing stuff in the heat. Plus, camps are not very relaxed.  They're constantly herding them around.  Not a fun way to spend the whole summer.

I'd look for an alternative: get a college or HS kid to run the kid to half day camps here/there all summer.  Then, they can spend the other half hanging out or going to the pool.  That's what we did and it was a good fit. [/quote]

I appreciate the alternative that you provided. But how dare you tell me to have compassion for my kid. Of course I do. I know that she is exhausted. I know it, and i raid as much upfront. I would rather her be able to bum around all summer like I did in the 70s. But that model is not feasible. We live in the city and i have not seen a half day camp available for rising first graders. This is the model,my kids have two working parents, I pick them up two afternoons a week and an after school sitter does the other days.

We do what we can within life constraints. And we have to live with the consequences. But guess what? I get exasperated sometimes with it all. Life is a constant juggling act before you even through in the pressure of "having more compassion" or "your kid can't back the life you are leading" judgment that parents get thrown your way when you open you mouth and admit that life isn't perfect and, in fact, is downright fucking messy.[/quote]

I dare b/c you posted it here and characterized the child as a "nightmare." I work full time at a demanding job.  And my DH travels for work quite a bit (he's about to leave for nearly 2 weeks on a trip where I won't even be able to speak to him.  I have no families nearby.  So, I'm well aware if exasperation, juggling, and imperfections.  But, you need to look at your post.  You were not compassionate.  And, I'm not judging you for it.  I'm not even judging you for your choices. But, I am pointing out something unpleasant to hear.  That you don't like it isn't my problem.  Maybe look at this as an opportunity to reflect a little on your reactions and a possible alternative instead of bitching me out.  [/quote]

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