Reply #34: You're right. Good points taken... [View All]

[laststeamtrain]

...I've been an Uncle but not a Father. I've seen different styles of parenting. The styles furthest removed from 'pop' culture seem to have worked out best.

Some parents really do live thru their kids & that's sad.

I know a couple that divorced recently. She was ultra-involved in her two daughters & something called 'dance squad'. He had the most ordered & clean garage/work space I've ever seen. The daughters graduated from High School & there wasn't much left to stay married about.

My post does sound way too judgmental. I've just known since forever I was my own only child & never really wanted to take on the job of raising kids. It must be hellish if you take it seriously.