just some time ago, when my son's soccer practice, I met a mom with three children under 5 years. When I asked her how she could make her sanity she replied: "I have two nannies and a girl who has to stay with us on the weekends. " In the presence of two of her children, she added proudly: "I have to work full time. We have a big house and have an awesome job! salary is just too good to give up !"
This is a quote!
I wanted to request her hand over her mother for permission, on the spot. (I want the institution is licensed!)
I thought, so that your business is too good, but the children ... what were they? Not so hot? Good, but not worth considering moving to a smaller house to be able to spend more time with them? Cute, but not nearly as likely to help her afford the Mercedes E-Class?
Do not get me wrong. I understand that sometimes both parents must work. Circumstances and finances are sometimes beyond our control. homeless families is our number one priority. That's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about people who seem to be anything else more important than being with their children. This brings me to my next point.
So I asked: "What would a girl do when the weekend you were home on Saturdays and Sundays ?"
She gloated, "Oh, I was board chair for XYZ charity and most of our events are on weekends. What? Not really. That's what she said!
This is when it hit me. I can usually see both sides to any story. I try to keep an open mind. However, there are several issues that I hold strong, unwavering belief. My friends and close associates know my hot buttons. It struck a nerve. I stood there silently on fire. However, at this point, I also had the Epiphany. Suddenly, I felt really good about this loser.
a few years back, I was nominated for the industry. Part of the process we need to complete a questionnaire about my many contributions to the fitness industry and my charity work.
I did not win. I bumped into one of the members of the Committee on the fitness event for about a month later. She whispered something to tell me. In silence the tone, she explained, "You need to put in more hours of volunteer work in order to win. Just do a bunch of charity work for a year, and you'll have it ."
No, thanks.
Volunteerism is wonderful. In college I spent almost all my extra hours of work for the Grand Rapids Aids Foundation. We delivered meals, no laundry, change bed pans, or sometimes, just quietly holding his hand Sat. Without volunteering we would not be able to cure cancer as, save as many lives, or to offer help to families who need it most. Volunteerism is essential. At some point, everyone should volunteer time for a meaningful cause. However, I truly believe the greatest thing a parent of young children can do for your community to raise the outstanding citizens. We could solve most problems of companies around more often. Donate your extra time for their children.
You will have thirty plus years ago to devote his spare time from home! For now, learn to say "no" without regret. Learn not to worry about what other people think, if you politely refuse without explanation. Instead, worry about what type of parents their kids will say you are!
When you have extra time, go to the park with the kids. Paint some rocks. Ask a teenager to teach you how to text message. Bake some cupcakes and open a lemonade stand. Build a Tree House! Sit on the couch and tell them stories about when they were babies.
There are many causes worthy of your time. I support the work of America's volunteers. It's just not my first priority when dividing my time. However, I want to do my part. So, Bret and I donate both personally and as a corporation. That's how I contribute at this stage in my life.
What I will donate my family time. I'll pass for now.
So here's my request to work with parents of young children: paid to their community to spend more time with their children. If your circumstances are such that both parents must work full time, then consider staying off volunteering until they are older. Instead, use those precious extra hours to be at practice, pick her from school, see his first steps, act excited when you walk through the door. If you are forced to volunteer your time, then volunteer to carpool Mom, little league coach, den leader or a more involved parent. Their children, and your community will thank you.
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