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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some examples I'm thinking of how modern parenting is intense:

Raising young kids away from extended families, thus having to always seek out new trusted babysitters.

Then infant sleep...baby only falls asleep in clear death traps (like on her tummy) but you can't let that happen so you stay awake monitoring.

Car seats/boosters beyond age of 2. Makes logistics of traveling by air, or carpooling more complicated than it once was.

Leaving kids in the car for quick errands...my mom did it all time when we were young. Cracked the windows and left the radio on.

Then they get to school and it's homework starting in K, testing starting in 3d grade. The classroom isn't really set up for all learners, so advocating for your kid becomes a full-time gig.

All this happening at the same time more mothers remain in the workforce and but our country has failed to enact any meaningful accommodations for working families. [/quote]

Great post. These restrictions turn everything into an issue. Well, I need to run a few errands but getting kids into and out of the car multiple times will cause meltdowns so I can't...and then there's no family nearby so no one can help when we have busy work weeks and need to get child to sports practice.  Then you stress about what childcare option is best, is my child actually learning in elementary school and how much do I have to do at home when all he wants to do is play...it's a million little things all the time. And the judgements from others!
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And frankly, social media and web forums like this where people feel free to criticize you because you are just a bunch of words on a computer screen and not a human.  The value in terms of advice here is dubious at his point since 99% of threads devolve into a screaming match about whose opinions are best.[/quote]

This forum is so interesting and I mean in a 'bug under a microscope' way. You can practically feel the contempt for others through the keyboard. I have never met so many arrogant people as I have in this area. People here actually think they are better than others. It's kind of sad, actually.[/quote]

It's not just DC.  It's everywhere.  People from all over comment on this board.  It's a myth that people from other regions of the country are somehow nicer.  They are not.  They just fake it to your face more.[/quote]

No. It's really not everywhere. I spend a lot of time other places in the US and trust me when I tell you this area has a special kind of asshole.

Go to Bethesda Farmer's Market on a Sunday. I've never seen so many self-absorbed people in my life.[/quote]

I grew up in the DC area.  I recently moved away to a more rural area. 
I can say that not everyone everywhere is as arrogant and unfriendly as the people in the DC area. 
The place I live now is incredibly friendly.  The people are helpful.  The clerks in businesses are genuinely nice.  The waitresses are awesome. 
People here are just plain happier.  They are not wealthy.  In fact, some are very poor (and not “poor” by DCUM standards).  But, they are kind, helpful, friendly, and genuine. 
Such a difference.  [/quote]

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