4000 Earthquakes please don't blame it on working mothers. My son was an only child. It was then that I taught school and did counseling. He was taken care of by a friend with three children and my Mom. The situation gave him a sibling type situation where he had to learn to share and deal with other children. Personally I believe that he was better for it. My Mom did the spoiling and I was home at 3:30 everyday to love him and play. He had a happy mom and a great situation. I realize that we were lucky, but he never wanted for attention. I'd prepare food and take it, but kids are often rather picky. He went through a pizza, hot dogs and cheerios period. It didn't seem to hurt him, he's 6'4" tall and 185 pounds, and healthy as a horse. School never called to complain, he was a regular kid (came home drunk once, I thought, yeah, he's normal) and he didn't do it again. He's a productive member of society and graduated with honors. There are good and rotten parents, today's economy forces both parents to work, please don't blame it on working mothers. I believe, if necessary, the parent who earns the most should go into the workplace. Why can't dad stay home? The days of the Cleavers are long gone.
I made all kinds of noise to fend off a bad situation with a student, but it took a tragedy for them to wake up. They were more interested in whether or not I would sue than my mental health. I blame a lot on the media.The mentally ill have always been around, we just medicate them more and set them free.