I have recently been attending meetings of some of the local "Parenting" organizations. I really do not want to call anyone out, but I have been amazed at the amount of time that they spend taking about themselves, instead of their kids.
What seems to be foremost on everyone's mind is how they can best position themselves to win in a never ending battle with their ex-spouse. Unfortunately these battles seem to go on forever. So in the meantime, who is thinking about the kids?
Now I know that everyone has the best intention for their children at heart, and they all feel if they win their battles that they will be better positioned to help and support their children. However in the mean time who is stopping to consider the quality of care that the child is getting right now? I mean today.
I realize that these are all good people with the best intentions but it just seems to me that there should be more discussion about how to work with the kids instead of how to defeat the spouse.
