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being selfish, that is nature. It is up to us as parents to teach them to show appreciation for things in life.

We always insist that they thank granny for the pocket money, or politely send thank you' letters after birthdays. But we don't ever enforce the thanks that is owed to us.

Getting the right balance

As with many women, myself included, the hard work doesn't just stop at the domestic responsibilities. Many of us are maintaining paid employment too. Through choice, many of us strive to maintain careers, as well as raise a family, and wouldn't have it any other way.

The independent woman of this era really does deserve the title of Superhero' as they carry on with life, coping with every catastrophe and challenge that is thrown at them. Lets face it, life would be boring if it was any different.

We should all take time out to evaluate our roles from time to time. If you are lucky enough to have an understanding partner then use that to your advantage, and start to pass on some of the responsibility to them. If you don't accept the help, they are likely to stop offering it.

When your kids are old enough to realise just how much you do for them, I am assured that the rewards really are profound. I am looking forward to this very much, and it is with this in mind that I carry on, enjoying the buzz that being a modern women, who takes on everything life throws at me.

I am proud to be a modern working mother, and wouldn't have it any other way.

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