see my mum was a stay at home mum, but I can not remember spending that much time with her. I was mostly running around outside with the other kids on the street.

I did get homemade food and she was always there when I needed her though. When I think of cuddles and stories I think of my grandma. So yeah I did get some attention.

Originally Posted by john

Now things have changed enough, parents don't have enough time to cope for their kids and their innocent desires to have a good time with their moms and dads (that's why the baby sitters concept introduced) and kids also don't like spending time with their parents, they love to watch tv, surfing internet, reading story books etc.

I don't think that generalisation is true John. Yes, parents are busy. But time can be made for sharing a book or a cuddle.

And yes, kids do enjoy internet and gaming these days. But they can be additional activities rather than a replacement for spending time with family. You can, as a parent, share these activities with your child and benefit you both.

Originally Posted by Green-Moo

And yes, kids do enjoy internet and gaming these days. But they can be additional activities rather than a replacement for spending time with family. You can, as a parent, share these activities with your child and benefit you both.

Yes... I believe that a lot of times when it appears there's "no time for things like that" it's actually a matter of choice. We need to also remember quality over quantity even thougth that's come under fire sometimes. My mom was always there for us, but the times I remember most are those when she took *extra* time to do something with us, not just the fact that she was there.

My kids seem to be more patient with their kids that I was with them. They had their kids when they were older, so maybe that's the reason. I'm very proud at them all. One thing about they way they do things now. I hate seeing little ones all trussed into car seats and not being able to sit in the front with their parents. I think it's cruel and very stressful for the kids. I can't imagine that the percent of children killed in car accidents merits this rule.

As I read that, I was quick to relate. I hardly have time to spend with my children at all, especially my 5-year-old daughter who now seems to always be looking for me, and every time we see each other she expresses herself and tells me how much she missed me.
I am absolutely torn with how I don't spend more time with her than I should, she is old enough to see now how I am always not around, and I just wish that I can break out of this routine soon and find more time for her because she really deserves all the attention she can possibly get from her mother.