From Dr James Dobson
We've spoken on several occasions about parents who couldn't care less about their children but today I want to address those at the other end of the continuum, referring to mothers and fathers for whom the kids are the only important thing in life.
They can't spare the time for recreational, romantic or restful activities because to do so would make them feel guilty. Now, I don't question the motives behind this commitment to children but super-parenting can cause several serious problems.
First, it may lead in some cases to overprotection, permissiveness and prolonged dependency. Second, it can lead to a state of emotional and physical exhaustion known as parental burnout. Then the entire family suffers, particularly the children for whom the effort was invested in the first place. Third, super-parenting can also be destructive to a marriage, especially when only one parent is so inclined.
Moderation is the key to a healthy family life, even in one's approach to parenting.
From TODAY, Voices – Wednesday, 05-Aug-2009
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