Who Made the Rules?

  Why do we give in to our kids, when we know in our heads that we should stand firm on some unknown grounds. No dessert before dinner, no more than 1 hour of television, one package of fruit snacks is enough, no spending the whole day in pajamas, etc. Who made those rules? If someone made the rules, why do we all break them?

  For a SAHM or SAHD, we need silence. Our days are filled with chattering, bickering, singing, reading aloud, and other general noise. We know silence is unachievable, but we long for even a few moments at a time. For working parents, the guilt of not seeing their children all day/night/week, is overcome by giving in to their demands. Special treats earn smiles, hugs, and “I love yous”, which are precious commodities for parents who spend their days away earning money. 

  I know “the rules” but I also break them regularly. It’s not worth the battle when Alexis asks for “one more Mickey, please?” So I say yes because it buys me 22 more minutes of peace and after all, she used her manners. That is worth something, right?