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Am i a horrible parent???

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i always feel guilty because i dont take my kids outside every single day. i do take them out most days of the week but the days that i just want to relax and stay inside i feel bad. we find fun things to do inside, watch a movie and stay in our pjs most of the morning. should i feel bad??

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  1. No way I do the same exact thing, my kids are 11 and 2 and I don't let my oldest go all over the free world every day playing with other kids getting in trouble.  We read books, play games, tell stories and jokes and when the 2yr. old gets crazy then we go outside or to the park. And we also have a pool where we live and our condo has a balcony I get out the ice case and bbq some days.  Enjoy your kids and have fun with them!!!!


  2. I think that if your children are happy, healthy and get regular interaction with you, you are doing a great job.  Not everyone can be Supermom.  For example, I have to work Monday through Friday.  Am I a horrible parent because I'm providing for my child and not taking him outside everyday?  No, he's happy, healthy and we play as much as we can.  

  3. A horrible parent wouldn't take their kids out at all.  Nor would they wonder if they were a bad parent.  

    All that matters is that you are doing fun things with your children that they enjoy.  

  4. No you sound like a great mom!! It shows you are great to because this questions shows that you care! x.x.x.x.

  5. where i live

    its like in the 100s

    or raining really bad

    so i know its in the best interest not to take my son outside

    unless we under the car port

    and i let him play with his sprinkler under there

    but i tend to keep him inside when its really hot outside

  6. No, it's summer, it's for RELAXING.  

  7. i am the same way!!  i don't feel like a bad mom.  you are a great parent!!  you care, and it shows.  don't let ANYONE make you feel bad!

  8. just give them a little. half of the day ask them what they want then the other half d what they want. hope this helps

  9. no atleast you go out

    i stay at home all day 24/7 parents are always working...................

  10. Are you addicted to a  substance that makes you want to  isolate yourself? Are you just plain lazy? If your children would rather be outside take them out. Then you won't feel so guilty.If your feel guilty then you are.


  11. Absolutely NOT!

  12. No, you are not because you have your own rights to plan what is good for your kids.

  13. I don't take my son out every day. We live in the South and it's extremely hot. I do put him in the baby pool some days, but usually we stay inside. Don't feel bad about having fun inside.

  14. as long as you get outside most days! take a book outside and sit in a lounge chair if you want to relax!

  15. you are definitely not a horrible parent . kids do not care where they are at as long as they are with you. they love you unconditionally and as long as you are in the picture they are happy most of the true bonding between you and your children probably happen when you are alone with them . you are creating memories they will never forget! so hats off to you mom you are wonderful!!!

  16. no! it's not like you're beating them or something! RELAX!

  17. That's so funny you mentioned this cause I feel the same way - last night we went for a walk as the sun was setting cause I felt I HAD to take them out. It's ok to stay in once in a while :)

  18. Are you kidding?  Do you beat your children?  Do you leave them un-attended or put them ontop of your car while you're driving?  NOPE NOPE NOPE!!!  I can honestly say that you are doing great and have nothing to feel awful for.  You should be proud of yourself for doing a great job and caring enough to check that you are!

    Momma_Bear

  19. You try first. Not u not a horrible parent. U must take time talk with your kids. I think they will be understand. OK.

  20. No you shouldn't feel bad. My kids haven't been outside in about a month as here in Melbourne Australia its rained and rained, and when it hasn't rained the weather has been far too cold, even rugged up.

    Why dont you do some arts and crafts with them indoors. My kids love this.

  21. Not at all. It's tough being a mommy and every now and then you have to do things for yourself as well. Even if it is something as small as staying inside in your p.j.'s all morning. It's nice to have a day where you don't have to go anywhere or do anything once in awhile.  

  22. No-just make sure you give them the gift of imaginary play to use their minds,board games and also outside play. The more they learn to self entertain-the better for you! Then you can all enjoy each other! Its hard being super mom all the time!

  23. yes, they should get out every day..

    You don't want to raise couch potatoes!

  24. lol not at all! :) I love staying in my pjs and watching movies, especially on rainy days. Of course kids need to go out and have fun in the sun... but a day in from time to time won't hurt them -at all!!

    Enjoy the pjs and the movie ;)

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