There is a good deal of swirl in media and in social channels right now about parenting. And I don’t mean the traditional fodder on what it takes or how to be a good parent. I’m talking about whether anyone ought to be one these days. As recently as a few years ago it was a low and consistent buzz. As global conflict and existential concerns over climate change have increased, it’s blossomed into a full throated scream. The term DINKs (Dual Income No Kids) has come to fame via
Sean ... I love every word of this! I can so related to this experience of change. I raised kids in both the 80s (Vermont) and 90s (Silicon Valley). Sooooooo much has changed. Exponentially! Load on top of that, being a working Mom, and Oy ... life is so hard! But still ... being a mom is the hardest and most wonderful thing I've done in my life. I wouldn't change it. And I have GRANDCHILDREN now :)
Sean - so much of this resonates with me and where I am with my children and sports. I am right there with you on the coddling of children and over investing in childhood and agree that it needs to stop. And I'll pull my kids out of club sports as soon as everyone else does!
Sean ... I love every word of this! I can so related to this experience of change. I raised kids in both the 80s (Vermont) and 90s (Silicon Valley). Sooooooo much has changed. Exponentially! Load on top of that, being a working Mom, and Oy ... life is so hard! But still ... being a mom is the hardest and most wonderful thing I've done in my life. I wouldn't change it. And I have GRANDCHILDREN now :)
Sean - so much of this resonates with me and where I am with my children and sports. I am right there with you on the coddling of children and over investing in childhood and agree that it needs to stop. And I'll pull my kids out of club sports as soon as everyone else does!