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Originally Posted by OMG!WTF!
I really can't imagine anyone with kids actually thinks that way. The implication in parenting is that you've given up your number 1 card. But I guess if you have a way to explain to your kid that you are not going to spend time with them because you need to be happy and the only way to do that is to spend time with a cute chick/guy instead, then go for it. But I'm pretty sure the implication there is that "my dad doesn't like spending time with me".
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Actually I agree with her. I don't think of it as a #1/#2 sort of thing, but more of a shifting focus. I don't think she literally means the kids get crated with the dog while dad goes out to party. I'd echo the sentiment that being in a happy/healthy place is a very important part of being a good parent. I don't see anything wrong with hiring a babysitter and telling the kid you're going out (within reason). If the new girlfriend is comfortable not having 100% access all the time, then it's her decision if she's being short changed or not.