Where are your prioritys

If any of us were to take a good look at the way we are living,interacting,and raising our children.Can we honestly without guilt or warped values or lowering standards say we have prioritized our lives correctly? Are we really sticking to our own personal values and not being swayed by outside pressures,ie work demands, a loved ones opinion? Ask yourself these questions, and come up with your own answers. Remember if you are not completely honest during this little adventure, you will only be dishonoring yourself.The long term damage is your ultimate happiness.

Do I put priority on work first? After all it would be easy especially in his economy.

Am I letting my personal values by swayed or repressed because of someone elses opinions or point of views? It could be a boss who you are trying to be the yes man for.A friend who you look up to and respect. Perhaps its your spouse or significant other and you are trying to keep the conflict down during already stressful times. A teacher who has in your opinion has overstepped the bounds of teaching multiple views of subject and guiding our child to a formed descion verses one who forces thier personal views and values onto our child.While we decide, its a minor thing I'll just let it go. Even though you are bothered by the fact that your childs educator abused thier authority and ability to influence your childs veiws and morals.

Maybe you just didn't speak your mind to some extremely rude ,disrepectful person because you want everyone to think you are the niceset person ever.Sound familiar?

What answers have you got for yourself? Do you fit into any of these senerios?

The bottom line is be true to yourself and your family.Success and money do not replace the interaction of us with our children.Nor will it repair the hurts from our hurried lives coming first and our families being put off until later.When we are finished here on earth what will we have taught our children of thier worth as a person.Have we instilled the morals and values we knew we would before we had children? Have I become selfish in the name of ego, vanity,pride,all along telling we are driven to this success for our familys.Knowing in our hearts what means most to our kids is that we are there.Rich or poor they are loved valued supported and important enough to us to not push them aside in our pursuit of money power fame,notoriety or success.

Lets not miss the priceless look on thier faces when they see we are there for them, proud and cheering them on.When we are there to keep them safe from the thing and persons that wish to cause them harm.The silly stories they have from thier adventures of the day.Those are the things that a true legacy is made of.When we can leave this earth with a clear concience knowing we are loved and have loved.Leaving behind that same knowledge to our loved ones. So that they to can live a life of happiness, sharing,loving andtelling thier families about all the wonderful things you did with them and for them during your life.Just a little something to think about.Perhaps even daily if you are struggling with this subject.

Anytime you do not say you feel that something is wrong when you feel that twinge inside. You know the boss asks for some extra time to finish a very important project that will mean big revenue for the company.It happens to be the same day of your childs little league ,ballet,or school performance.

Do you A)Tell your boss you will work? Possibly you tell yourself, Its not the only game, recital or play. They have events every week and you always attend.(or do you?) Your other famiy will be there to support your child in thier endevors Right?

B) Risk looking like you are not a team player and say I caant I have prior obligations. I would be happy to work around my plans with my child to try and help finalize the project.C) Stay at work feel guilty and bribe your child with a treat, new toy or promises of being there tomarow or at the next event.