Problem Parents

I understand that kids need attention from their parents, however there are two sides to every story. We are in a recession right now and sometimes it takes everything a person can possibly do to keep the job that they are fortunate enough to have. And sometimes even their best isn't good enough. Kids often have a hard time understanding that if their parents do not work, they will end up on the street. I would have to ask the kids if they would rather have their parents undivided attention without a nice warm house to stay in and no shower or means of comfort. I would not consider, providing a safe roof over your kid's head, child neglect. I come from a family where we didn't have a lot but we did have a roof and a warm place to live. I was usually thankful. I'm not saying that the kids are wrong, but many people will exagerate in order to make their story sound more interesting. It is better to get both sides of the story before you can make an educated judgment. I am a parent and I am lucky enough to be able to stay home with my kids while they are young and work around their schedule as they get older. I pitty those who do not have that option. I think in most cases it would be just as hard, if not harder, for the parents in that situation. It hurts me to see my son in pain and I'm sure this goes for any good parent. I know it would be torture to know that my kids wanted to spend more time with me and I had to choose the job that provides over their company.

I find there is absolutely no excuse for a parent to convey that they are way too busy to spend quality time with their children. As quality for quantity are two different aspects that parents sometimes truly neglect. As a stay at home parent who is too busy watching TV and or tending to household chores does not count towards being there for their children. I was one who was an avid careered woman, but then I was a supermom as well. I knew exactly when to make sure to be their for the kids and my track record as proven me wisely. Leaving the kids to play games and or be on the streets does not also count as being there for the kids.

I agree with the situation because only kids would know what they are not getting from their parents. Even parents have to take care of their nees and importantly they should take care of their children. It is equally important kids to be taken care with equal importance. I would accept girls seeking the advise from the counsellor to improve the situation.

That happen to many family where the both parents have to work to support the family. They probably only have weekend to accompany their children and will be busy for the whole week. This is not an excuses for me but it is the social illness that something have to be done. I believe this most of the time happen to those people who stay in the town or city where the standard of living is so high that both the parent have to work in order for the family to survive. Whereas if you were to look at those old days where people are still doing farming, do they have this kind of problem? Definitely no!

Everyone will have a problem. Whatever profession everyone will definitely have problems. A psychiatrist was that he was a religious teacher or a place to pour out the problem, where to complain, where the vent, it turns out he himself also had problems. And the problem of various kinds. There is a problem of work, love, family and others. Solving the problems everyone is different. Here the level of education and knowledge about religion is very important how a person solve a problem. Highly educated people less religious tend to solve problems just using logic alone. Meanwhile, people are highly educated devout will solve a problem using logic and understanding of his religion.

Sunday is a family day. I haven't seen yet anyone working without any rest day which is usually Sunday for office workers or any day if working as customer service related jobs. Do they both have to work overtime? One must take a leave or alternately to take care of their children and spend quality time with them.

That is sad to hear. I understand the parents working hard for the good of the family but I agree with you that those excuses are unacceptable. Not everything is about monetary needs and giving the children tangible needs. Children also need loving and guidance from parents. Recently, I saw a news about a mother feeling sad because her child has gone astray. She thought that everything was about giving her children what they need and what they want...but she failed to meet their emotional needs. One time, one of our local comedians here in the Philippines was interviewed. It was a talk show about lifestyle & family. The comedian said something about balancing time with work and family, and that when she gets home, her family must receive the best of her, not what's just left of her throughout the day. It's a pretty nice thought.

sometimes i do think that parents should spend some of their time with the kids.the issue here is the need for both mom and dad to work to earn money.if they can survive if dad is the only money maker then i think there is a way for them to spend time with their children for at least mom will do it.if they really need to work to make living then they need to find other option to accompany their kids.i don't think they really want their kids to be taken care hundred percent by the child taker.plus this will hurt their children. anyway why do you think those excuses unacceptable?

Hi aeiou78(Vowels), Firs of all I like your user name with all vowels and your birth year if I am not wrong, appreciate your creativity. Coming to the parents, Yes certainly the excuse is not acceptable. Accepted that in today's world both parents have to work to give their children a comfortable life and better financial future, but that does not mean not making time for them is acceptable. When they are children and parents do not spend more time with them and when they grow up these parents want their children to spend time with them which is again not possible. At least they can plan it weekends outing having lunch dinner together, early morning jogging with children etc. Where there is a will there will be a way . Well guarded and loved children by parents come up as good citizens of the country. Wish and pray they spend some time with their children. Happy Living Calpro

This is mainly the problem with working parents. This is money vs love. Maybe the parents love their children, but they don't have enough time to show their affection. In some countries the concept of working parents was not applicable. The housewife had to take care of the children. But, in modern world husband and wife both are self- supporting and working. So, there is no ready solution for this problem.

How old are the children? The children should understand their parents because it is also for their good. Some children don't understand that parents do their best for the good of the family. They are very hardworking and will endure everything just for their children.