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Whoa, I agree, Kriston!
I care for my kids, and work.
On top of all the other things to worry about, I worry about my working being a negative instead of a positive in our lives. Maybe this is just a rationalization, but I do think that the person who said 'A child's needs can never be met by an adult whose needs are not met' was RIGHT ON TARGET.

I actually love my work, so that is a bonus, but it helps me do a better job with the kids when I'm not constantly worried about money, for one thing.
Also, I always knew that I'd have to work even before having kids, but I figured I would rather have a couple of awesome kids and work, then just skip it altogether.

Another GUILT ridden scenario for the 'rents: taking care of yourself...
I just started tae kwon do lessons, again with more guilt about not spending those 3 hours a week with my youngest child, but I NEED to exercise and it's a chance to spend high-qual. time with my older child so...I go. (How long did I put off getting back in shape? Too long!)
Hope this is not too rambling!