Do You See More Of Your Boss Than Your Kids?

In recent times, families have come under more stress than ever before. The parents of today are likely to be the sandwich generation – looking after aging parents as well as their children. Employers are making even more demands with employees given cell phones, email and other ways to keep in touch after hours.

As a result of all of these pressures, usually it’s the kids that lose. They lose time with their parents. They lose out on activities because of a lack of a method of getting there. They lose out on love.

I read a somewhat sad commentary on the state of things. One working mother made the statement, “My son has my cell phone number, he can call me any time.” My thought was, “Why should he have to?”

I have enjoyed this summer. I have spent most of it with my sons doing what they want to do. I have helped create about 20 stop action movies so far with my 10 year old. I have discovered and been amazed at his intelligence, creativity and humor in coming up with movie ideas. We still have about three weeks before school starts.

I would never have had the opportunity to have this kind of experience and relationship had I gone somewhere else to work. They are only this age once in life. I’m glad I’m not missing it.

How do I enjoy this lifestyle freedom, I work from home with my own home based business. It’s such a blessing.