Parent on Vacation

[sunnydays]

I think for me, it bothers me when I see it effecting the kids in a negative way because they are craving attention from the parents and not getting it. I too totally understand that parents need some time for themselves and I am truly happy for a mom who has a day off and decides to take herself to the spa and recharge her batteries...I actually think this benefits the kids because mom is likely to be in a great mood after that R&R. However, when every day is about "me time" instead of spending time with their kids, that is when the problem comes in. And, although I get that doing chores without little ones around is so much easier and faster, I am actually sad for this generation of kids who NEVER see their parents doing cooking or cleaning and never get to be a part of that. I have always done everythign I need to do with my kids present...they like to help sometimes (my 4.5 year old LOVES to fold laundry and put it away for me and my 2.5 year old LOVES to vaccuum) and other times they entertain themselves while I do the chores. I just see kids growing up with an unrealistic view of life...as in, it ALWAYS revolves around them because parents do the chores, cooking etc before picking up the kids and then when the kids arrive it is all attention on the kids until they go to bed. I am not against giving kids attention, but it is little wonder kids think they are the centre of the universe...parents teach them that they are! I really worry about where our society is heading with this to be honest....