Do Parents "Parent" Anymore?

[amberrose3dg]

I have a family that has a baby, absolutely spoiled, They have booked 4 weeks off over Christmas, I asked all families to tell me if they needed days over Xmas and guess what.....they’re sending baby in all the way through. This is a new generation of working parents who have these “ trophy babies” so they can dress them up, take instagrams and then pass them off to the nearest person😢 its so sad.

This is why I now close for christmas break. If I didn't I would have a bunch of parents off work sending in their children and having "me" time during the holidays. I want to spend time with my own children so I close.

[MOM OF 4]

It makes me sick what I see on FB with many parents, even some friends (which some I let go).

I had a friend who has "no money" but is constantly going around buying everything that is NOT mortgage, utilities, gas, etc. Then, all her bills are late. I am sorry, but you need to pay your BILLS first!!!

Another friend says she's the mom of all these kids and has to buy this and that because mom won't. Well, she's their stepmom ONLY. NOT THEIR MOM.And, her statement that mom is uninvolved and doesn't pay is FALSE. The MOTHER is still alive and pays for the children's expenses and sees them as much as dad does. Sometimes, the kids spend time at dad's and sometimes at mom's; an equal split! I could not believe that this girl has that kind of nerve to act as if SHE is the sole provider. She also job hops, which is another annoyance.

Another mom I had used to go get her nails, hair, tattoos, piercings (not cheap!), tanning, etc. But couldn't pay her state copay for child care assistance. :dislike:

I also seem to see the "everything's perfect in my life. I have perfect hair, nails, teeth and children and a GREAT husband and tons of money and look at my food!!!" yet, you know that is just a facade! It's so annoying! I don't usually post much personal info AT ALL. I post funny things and sayings. I am going thru a separation, but I won't put that on FB!