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Should Kids Really Come First?
Growing up in the 80’s with my older sister, we had a really good childhood. Not perfect, but pretty good.
Here’s a tidbit: Our parents didn’t put us first. And we didn’t even notice.
And that is because we were no less loved or cared for.
My parents were traditional. They met, dated, married, then began a family. Education was top priority. Open houses, parent teacher conferences, were not missed. If we needed help with schoolwork or science projects, at the kitchen table or living room floor they were, right in the trenches with us.
Extra curricular activities were a must to them. Childhood pictures have us reminiscing now on everything from sport games to piano recitals. They were always present.
Weekend family time included trips to the mall and out to eat. Vacations were taken as well.
Through all the family time and then fulfilling their parental duties, they ALWAYS made time for each other. For every few family vacations, they went on one of their own. For every family outing, they had date nights or date weekends where we were dropped off with grandparents.
Their marriage was their priority because it was understood that a family begins with the husband and wife. The husband and wife are the foundation of the family. The family is…
