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I know what you mean. And don't forget the fact that back in the "old days" the boob tube WASN'T the resident babysitter like it is today. We had to devise our own games and distractions, and our imaginations developed much better (IMO) as a result.

My adopted grandkids are addicted to their X-box game. It's really disturbing. Occasionally we're able to pry them away from the thing and get them out in the sunshine to play. At first they are surly and frustrated, but after about half an hour they become "kids" again and eventually agree that sitting in front of the TV all day is no way to live.

I personally opted to NOT have any kids, due to the career I was involved in. I simply would not have had enough quality time to share with them. Selfish of me? I don't think so. I was really considering what would be best for any kids I produced, and decided I just couldn't give them the quality life I had enjoyed as the child of a stay-at-home Mom.

You should hear the ridicule I get, even from my own sister for choosing to be a mother who stays home.. I have two college degrees, but once my daughter was born, get this, nineteen year ago..I chose to stay home and raise her and her two younger bros. Now 19 and in college, 17, and 15, I can't even imagine going off to work and not being here full time for them and my husband. Are we rich? nope..but we manage comfortably...Do we all want a built in pool and a better car? sure do, but the trade off would be devastating to the kids. They're used to me being here, and yes, at their beck and call. But they are great kids, they are polite to adults, they work hard in school, play sports, stay away from drugs and alcohol and they don't even notice that I'm in their business all the time. I wouldn't change a thing and I guess I'll stay home and babysit for my grandkids if I am lucky enough to have them.