I went to Dunkin Donuts this morning (before school sans kiddos) to pick up food for a breakfast meeting. As I'm waiting for my buckets of joe, a mom walked in with her school-aged daughter (probably about 1st grade). The daughter was watching/playing something on an iPhone. Gosh forbid, she stand patiently like a little lady! Upon receiving their order - each in separate bags since kiddo was off to school - and starting to walk out, I hear mom say, "Don't forget your phone." I thought to myself 'YOUR PHONE'?!?! But what cracked me up was the lady behind them commented what I was thinking. Hilarious sista!
Don't get me wrong, to each his own - though I will state my case since this is MY blog.
Being a working mom, I can fully understand the guilt of wishing I could spend more time with my kiddos. However, I resist the urge to give my kids everything because of MY guilt. How much more guilt will I have if I help create a completely self-centered, demanding, parent-mooching, unappreciative member of society that doesn't feel he/she needs to contribute? Let alone, he/she feels entitled. And if that doesn't make you think, consider this....how is that adult child going to treat me when I'm older?
I see it like this - if I'm demanding and clear on what I expect my child to do and give and act like as a little person - I'm doing my best to create a better kid that will give & appreciate more as an adult. Despite, it's easier to herd them now than later.
Frankly, this post is starting to scare me. 20 years from now.....oh my!
You scared....or feeling guilty?
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