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Date Posted: 16:32:17 07/12/07 Thu
Author: Colie... too much research is demoralizing
Subject: I think there are loads more people out there that consciously or subconsciously *not* put their family first but still have them. Loads of husbands and/or wives invest heavily (time and energy-wise) into their careers and their work. Granted, they are not physically away as long as would be in the military, but still they'd be seeing very little of their family and not really be involved in the upbringing of their children either. Not that it's always deliberately done, as the workplace is a gready place... Uhm, I had a point... I'm not sure I actually made it though. Just wanted to add this perspective to the whole 'put family first' ideal. If that were a requirement, I believe there'd be very few families left, unfortunately.
In reply to: Theresa 's message, "RE: Texasbrats quote from Pamela. It makes me wonder why in the world people in the military have families if they can't put them first. If that's the choice you make for your life, then not having a family would logically be the sacrifice if you're not around for them anyway. Or don't start the family until you're out. It makes no sense to me." on 16:14:06 07/12/07 Thu


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[> [> [> And a lot less over crowding and crime. I think it would be awesome if only people who put family first would have them. A lot fewer screwed up kids and unhappy spouses. -- Theresa, 16:56:59 07/12/07 Thu [1]


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[> [> [> [> I totally agree with both of your comments Theresa. That befuddles me as well. :o) -- KH, 19:15:07 07/12/07 Thu [1]


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[> [> [> ITA Colie (but then, we have yet to disagree, lol!). It is very difficult nowadays to put one’s family first always (even if I’m not saying one shouldn’t, it would be nice indeed if possible). Nevertheless, people could try to balance work and family, as one can’t take care of both at the same time with the same dedication. Thus situations like Sherwoods’ could be avoided. After all, I do believe it’s the quality time which is more important than the quantity. Of course, I may be wrong. -- jo, 06:34:13 07/13/07 Fri [1]


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