So for all the people saying "work is work, you had your kid you made your bed"- I don't necessarily disagree with you, but I do think there should be leniency.
Today's society is not the same as raising kids in the 60's / 70's / 80's and even 90's to a certain extent.
As we all know, and for an entire array of reasons, it appears the trend is moving towards 2 parents earning incomes to support and raise families. How many of you with that "work is work" lens and the- what appears to be- a somewhat lack of empathy for parents of young kids- raised your kids in previous generations when your spouse could stay home and deal with a lot of the "kid emergencies"???
Sliver brought up a good point but it never really seemed to be addressed (I don't think, but it's late and I should be in bed haha)... if both parents work and you NEED to go because of your kid, or if the bus is late or whatever, wtf are you supposed to do?
Softball and beers with the buddies and screwing around after work so you can live the freedom til 50 life or whatever you're doing, I don't judge you, I don't even really care, but you can't see the difference?
However, do agree that the presumption that people should cover you just because you have kids seems wrong too and definitely shows some entitlement.
Honestly, I think this whole thing just comes down to attitudes and respect.
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