Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
Me neither, and of course each to his or her own, but in terms of the bit in bold, spare a thought for the kids, who'll grow up not knowing you [adopting the personality of the carer/nanny in the process], as well as most likely resenting you because you weren't there for them when they needed you most!

How NOT to be a parent.

Marco.
Doesn't tally with my own experience, knowing children who grew up with nannies. It isn't how much time you spend with your children it is the quality of time that counts. If your children see you infrequently and each time you see them you're a bastard to them then yes, that is going to cause them problems. Otherwise they are far more likely to idolise you than if they see you all the time. Obviously there is a balance in the middle somewhere. You don't want them becoming emotionally needy. That seems to be the trend these days and it is very disturbing.