What is our goal of raising our children? I believe each and everyone of us as a mom asked that question many many times.
Why we go to work? So we could earn more money? Give them better lifestyle? Send them to enrichment class? So they will have advantage over their peers?
Why we quit our job to stay home raise them? So we could make sure they eat balanced diet? So we could make sure they take adequate nap? So we could do structure play daily?
Ultimately, what is the goal? Raising 1, or 2 or more children, a lot of time, we are so so so busy racing with time, sometimes we forgot to stop and ponder. Well, I was caught in busy schedule, and I overlook some very important objective of it……
I recall I feel less fortunate cause I wasn’t learning ballet when young.
Caused I don’t get to wear pretty pink tu-tu. I recall feel inferior caused I wasn’t chosen to be on stage caused I can’t play the piano….. Etc…….
No – this is not a ranting post.
Despite those, do I feel I live life less? 
nope. I was compensated well in other aspect.
I read this from newBEC and wanted to share:
Slow me down, Lord.
Help me see
That it’s necessary to spend time
Working for things money can buy
But, at the same time, help me see
That it’s necessary to take time,
Now and then, to make sure
I don’t lose the things money can’t buy.
My goal is to raise responsible and honest people. Period.
In the Daily Bread for Feb 15, it states “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content” (Phil 4:11). Have a great day
Why I quit my job to be a SAHM? I think I have high expectations and I just don’t trust other people to take care of my kids well. And also I think since I bring my children to the world, it is my duty to raise them up and not others lor…
I also do not have the privilege to go ballet, piano, not even tuition classes at all, but proud to say I do well in my studies.
I just hope my children will grow up to be a giid and useful person to the society lor
Sorry for the typo on last line
* good
Lyn,
So does myself. I don’t have advantage for all the activities that you mentioned n i didnt came frm a well to do family. But I work hard so that my daughter have a good life. Since she is 32 mths now, I will let her decide Wat she want to learn rather then I push her. Conclusion being mum is always not easy.
When I look back at how I was raised and how I am raising my son now, it is totally different. My parents barely had enough so we had a very humble brought up. Ethan on the other hand, we have a bit extra to pamper him yet we do not want to spoil him. We want him to get a good education and a better childhood experience. But at the end of the day, I found that nothing beats spending an hour or two at the playground, doing nothing. Money isn’t everything. It’s the time spent with the little ones that will remain in their memories when they grow up.
Love this post. It really make me think and ponder..very often we forget why what are doing now and just busy racing with time in a rat race world…We should just stop or do nothing and just sitting down and watch our kids play, move, talk and sing..it really brings a different feelings to our life…