WFH inspired parental woes

ADP / Eng
ONrS07

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 ONrS07
Apr 18, 2020 9 Comments

Serious question: how can so many of you be parents yet be so blindsided by what it takes to be a parent? It shouldnt come as a suprise, but so many people seem to be shocked at how much care, feeding, and attention kids take. How did you manage to avoid it before? How do you feel about how clueless and disconnected you were? Will you be different post- virus, or are you anxious to get back to your simple ignorance?

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  • Roblox / Eng
    landow

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     landow
    Way too many people outsource their child-rearing. It’s sad.
    Apr 18, 2020 0
  • Splunk
    koolaidd

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    koolaidd
    Theres a difference between raising kids and being locked in a house with no school, parks, libraries, etc.

    I think the only one blindsided here is you who cant seem to understand the scope of the situation and point blame/hate towards other groups.

    Please stay ignorant my simple friend
    Apr 18, 2020 1
  • Hulu
    nd61(

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    nd61(
    OP, you seem bitter. What did anyone do to you?

    For me the hardest part is not being able to go anywhere with them like the playground, bowling alley, etc and also not being able to have playdates. Activities and friends give parents a bit of a respite.

    And even in ancient days, villages helped raise children. There were babysitters even thousands of years ago. It's a lot to be with your kids 24/7 without help from family or paid care.
    Apr 18, 2020 1
    • ADP / Eng
      ONrS07

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       ONrS07
      OP
      Completely agree- this is a difficult situation, and it does take a village. I have complete sympathy to everyone doing it- it is not easy.
      Apr 19, 2020
  • ADP / Eng
    ONrS07

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     ONrS07
    OP
    Whoa, sorry if it came of as bitter or preachy- and yeah, this is a tough situation for sure. That being said, you have to agree there are a bunch of folks that seem like they never spent any time with their kids before this started. Those people that seem suprised that toddlers take lots of attention, or that trying to teach kids is tough. It's one things to complain and struggle, it's another thing to have no clue that you would complain and struggle.
    Apr 19, 2020 1
    • Hulu
      nd61(

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      nd61(
      Guess it depends on who you know. I personally haven't encountered people are are surprised like you say. But I'm sure there are plenty out there.
      Apr 20, 2020
  • It’s not at all a blindside for me. The heartache I’m experiencing is in watching my school-aged child yearn for social interaction and physical play with her peers. It’s instinctive for her to want to move her body and feel out social dynamics with her friends and in a group setting, and there’s simply no way I can replace that for her. The resulting behavioral issues are a secondary concern for me. Children need socialization to develop and grow.

    But your question was really just aimed at making struggling parents feel badly about themselves, so the other thing I have to say to you is that I hope your day has been as pleasant as you are.
    Apr 21, 2020 0