Single mom plans girls' night out, gets judged for bailing when she decides she would prefer to spend money on her 5-year-old and 8-month-old: 'The stress has been overwhelming'

Every parent needs a break sometimes.

To be a primary caregiver to children, especially young ones, is a physically and emotionally exhausting job, even when parents have all the support in the world available. Doing it alone is another level of struggle. It is easy to become totally consumed by the needs and wants of the kids and forget that you have some of your own as well.

As a result, many parents will jump at the chance to do some socializing that is focused on them. It gives their brain the reset it needs to keep them in a happier frame of mind. The only issue is that these opportunities often don't come around that often, and they can be stressful to organize when they do. There is a lot to keep in mind.

Ultimately, one of the sacrifices of parenthood is that if something that is enjoyable for the parent is going to have a negative impact on the kids, it should not go ahead. It's frustrating, but it is part of the responsibility you have when you choose to bring life into the world. Not everyone is going to understand it, but that doesn't mean that it is any less necessary. 

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