If I had a dime for every time she cried, ?That?s not fair.?, I?d have more money than Bill Gates.
Bill probably has more daughters than you do. Just kidding about the wealth factor.
I don't have any kids, yet. The handle is just my nickname by my wifie.
After an attempt at remotely understanding your emotions, it made me contemplate about my life as a teenager, a rather "charmed life".
Thanks Mom & Dad.
disclaimer: my personal opinions....
On a side note: I think it has something to do with the laws of this country.
I grew up respecting my parents in everyway, even raising one's voice was a No-No.
Raised in a typical family of Daddy Breadwinner & Mommy Homemaker, disciplining came from both of my parents - tho I must say more disciplining was done by Dad.
Dunno how I'll bring up my children or even IF I'll bring up my children in this country.
Name ONE other country in the world that arrests you for spanking your own kid!
Almost all the countries in the East, as well as teenagers residing there accept or are tolerant of parents disciplining their kid/s.
On a contrasting note: In America, one can beat up your spouse but as long as the spouse is not willing to press charges, everything's sunshine & rainbows. What gives? What recourse does a MAN have when physically abused and financially dependent? What protects the abused?
Re children & income: Children were not expected to earn any income no matter how poor the family, except until they get married and/or decide to live on their own.
Other factors that make raising a kid harder in America I guess is when both the Mom & Pop works - result? Neglected, undisciplined kids. But the motivating factor behind both parents working I guess is the kind of lifestyle that afford the kids as well as the parents.
On an advisory note, I think there's some sorta medical insurance oriented for the self-employed... I forget the term now, but I think it's close to having cooperate ins coverage. You might wanna look into that.
To conclude,
Don't worry too much Carbo, your children will appreciate you as they get older & wiser............
Good luck.