Can you "turn it off"?

[ms.kelly]

I do understand where you are all coming from, but I am proud to be "ON" pretty much 24/7!
In fact I think it helps! I treasure the moments I am free to relax so much more! And I can't help but think that anytime to teach something (to the children and parents) is worth it.

Perhaps I actually enjoy the company of kids more than parents at birthday parties because I always end up entertaining and as a former waitress and dishwasher and maid, cleaning up and around even someone else's house is compulsive!

Avoiding socializing with our fellow citizens seems to be increasing and lessens society to me. Do you know your neighbors? More and more rare these days and what does it teach our kids? I fear us isolating more and more...what length do we take don't speak to strangers? How will that affect their future education and careers if the children learn to avoid others?

Perhaps we need to learn how to mingle BETTER? By correcting a child in a kind way parents might notice their child's behavior is not appropriate. I agree these days children are getting lazy parenting and behaving worse...parents are working and stressing too much!

Fairness in all events! Don't be taken advantage of at a gathering but suggest how all attendees can assist the host/hostess by sharing the load. Many hands make light work! Sometimes I'll speak up and say, I'll watch baby while you eat if you can keep an eye on mine while I speak with so and so...

[Fearlessbaby]

Good for you! I do the same and thank goodness for ppl like us,,, some parents are absolutely clueless