tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5827968588643415787.post8371165217388108492..comments2024-03-27T06:58:00.659-05:00Comments on Balancing Jane: The Meaning of LifeMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07801229525416203656noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5827968588643415787.post-7001040211581451362010-07-22T10:51:29.257-05:002010-07-22T10:51:29.257-05:00Thank you both for reading! Bekkles, I completely ...Thank you both for reading! Bekkles, I completely agree that part of the problem this article touches upon is the "instant gratification type world." I think this is something we see in multiple aspects of the way society is changing--from the way we eat our food to the way we watch television. It's very sad that it's also showing up in the way we view raising our own children.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07801229525416203656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5827968588643415787.post-39915932946055879212010-07-22T05:05:13.155-05:002010-07-22T05:05:13.155-05:00Hey, I also found you through Blue Milk,
I am a v...Hey, I also found you through Blue Milk, <br />I am a very happy woman, mother of 2, doctor and medical educator, working slightly more than I'd like but isn't everyone?<br />I agree with much of your thoughts on this article and just wanted to add that it reflects an instant gratification type world. <br />I have lots of fun and happy times with my babies but also many repetitive tough times. However they exponentially add to my fulfillment and lifetime happiness. <br />I think this study fails to think through the lifespan. <br />Childless people do a lot of "fun" activities in their child bearing years but in my line of work you see the true beauty of family at each end of life. Older people with offspring are generally very happy, content and well supported. (this is of course a generalisation and there are exceptions). Older people who did not have family for whatever reason, can be lonely and have limited choices in their old age. <br /><br />Gone are the days of raging infectious disease where people had lots of kids because a few were sure to die and they needed help in the fields, but there is still something to be said for the cycle of life. <br />Look forward to following your journey<br />A couple of links that might interest you<br />http://blog.equallysharedparenting.com/<br />http://www.literarymama.com/Bekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16506700517204045877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5827968588643415787.post-41119074424679739252010-07-22T02:04:00.771-05:002010-07-22T02:04:00.771-05:00Hey there, I just found your blog after your blue ...Hey there, I just found your blog after your blue milk post. As a working mother hoping it's not too long until I resume my studies (which will be of the feminist/sociology bent) I look forward to following along with your journey. Good luck :DKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393576098661721077noreply@blogger.com