The internet gives us access to all types of amusing articles. Like this one from Mommypage where Paula Winchester, a single mother in the United King, who believes single parents, or parents in general, do not deserve time off.
Once I stopped laughing at such a ridiculous stance, I went ahead and read why she thought so. Apparently it is selfish and “half-hearted” parenting. Once you choose to be a parent, especially if you are single, you give up your freedom and your ENTIRE life should revolve around the child(ren).
I choose to have employment, and even they give people vacation.
Ms. Winchester seemed to have a serious hang up about parents who drink. She’s gone out once or twice, had too much, and was too hung over to care for her daughter…
Not totally sure why her lack of being able to handle the sauce makes the rest of us terrible parents.
She goes on to say that she can invite mothers out for mommy and kid time, and only a couple will show up. While if they are invited out to party, they will do whatever necessary to be able to go out.
I don’t know why these mommy friends decline her park invite, but probably has something to do with this stupid total immersion parenting soapbox she’s perched on. I would have skipped her picnic invite, her drinks invite, pretty much any invite as well. She would irritate my soul.
You do not need to have your whole life be your children, and only your children. Whether you are a single parent or not. Should they come first? Definitely! Is it a requirement that you never get a break from parenting? No.
Actually, I believe never taking a break from your children has been advised against. Parental burnout is inevitable. Her suggestion sounds kind of haphazard and unhealthy.
Maybe she should try going out — sans alcohol.
Do you believe parents should never get a break from their children?
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