I was forced to act like an adult, WAY to early. BOTH of my parents were ridiculously immature. UGH!
I will not go into details, other than to say, my husband’s parents are also irresponsible and were inadequate.
For these reasons, we are trying our best to give our son the best possible (and longest lasting possible) CHILDHOOD.
Adulthood comes quick enough, (simonParasite, are you listening? :) as do taxes, bills, commitments and responsibilities. Childhood should be considered more sacred than what (IMO) parents create for their children.