The Nanny State

No, this is not a tirade about the federal government. I'll save that for another day. This is about children who are being raised by surrogate parents.

Back when I was in high school/college the feminist movement was in full swing. We were told that staying at home and raising children was demeaning and we could do so much more. We could have a wonderful, fulfilling career and be a wife and mother. No more endless days slaving over a hot stove and waiting hand and foot on a man.

Well, I graduated college, eventually got married and had my first child. I was working as a secretary in a bank and getting up at 5 AM and felt lucky if I could get to sleep by 10 PM. Did I feel fulfilled? Hell no! I felt tired.

And what has this done to our children? I did this and I see mothers still doing this. We are waking up our children before they are ready and taking them to baby-sitters and/or day care centers (also known as day orphanages). They are being raised by strangers who can influence the children in their beliefs which may not necessarily be yours. I know this for a fact as I worked in a pre-school and got to fill their little heads myself.

I know there are many families where the mom really has to work outside the home but there are many others who do not. Have you ever asked your children if they would prefer going to a day care after school or coming home to mom? Did you ever ask them if they would rather stay at home over winter vacation or be dragged every morning to some stranger's house?

And how many times have we read stories about baby-sitters abusing children? We have electronic devices called nanny cams. Read that again. Yes, we have to spy on the people who are taking care of our children. That is insane!

I was able to stay home for a couple of years with my children. It was wonderful! I had time for my children, my husband and myself. There used to be a show on The Disney Channel called "You and Me Kid". I loved doing the activities with my son. Let me tell you, that was fulfilling.

So, parents, I urge you to think long and hard about how your children are being raised. Your children do not need more things. They will not die if they don't go to Disney World. They need you.