This is a very well thought out post and deals with a very important issue. So, we basically talking about maintaining the right family fabric and giving your children the right atmosphere to grow. Isn't it? But, in a heavily materialistic society, family is the last thing in the agenda, and that is where the root of all contention lies. It is not that your opinion is completely wrong, it is just that it just doesn't fit in today's context. All we can do is sigh....
you are right & much of what I have said boils down to the materialistic society we live it. I try to surround myself with like-minded people but still never feel like I can have an open discussion of my opinions on this topic. Seems like everyone has an excuse to diminish the value of family balance.