2006-12-28 07:40:08 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
The kids have to come first. If you or your spouse don't understand this, I really feel sorry for your kids.
2006-12-28 07:43:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jack C 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Most definitly your spouse (and you). Your children are watching you two. Your children's relationships will be a reflection of your own. If you and your spouse make an effort to make your relationship stronger...your children see it and learn from it. It teaches them to respect not only their parents, but also their future significant others.
I know it is hard to do when you have kids...I have a three year old son. At first he was my #1 priority, then I realized that I wasn't happy and neither was my husband. I changed and things have drastically changed for the better.
2006-12-28 08:09:20 · answer #2 · answered by blondie4dave 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SPOUSE. Kids are a close 2nd. Without your spouse you wouldn't have had the kids and when they grow up and leave and have their own family, you will continue to live, love and build your life with you spouse.
2006-12-28 08:17:32 · answer #3 · answered by .... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the situation. Your children's immediate needs come first (food, clothes, diapers, injuries, etc), because they can't take care of themselves and your spouse can. However, you should always support your spouse vs the kids because you two are the foundation of the family and must present a united front. Your relationship with your spouse must never be neglected or allowed to become dysfunctional, because that will also hurt the children.
2006-12-28 07:46:18 · answer #4 · answered by KC 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Your spouse must come first. It is so important for children to grow up in a peaceful and loving home.
And if your relationship with your spouse is stressed the children will feel the effects.
2006-12-28 08:04:37 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kids! Never ever put any person above the kids! Our children are helpless and they need us. The spouse is an adult and not as needy as a child.
2006-12-28 10:47:11 · answer #6 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are both of equal importance, however, I would think the spouse wouldn't require as much attention as the kids will. He/she should understand that the kids require lots of love and attention.
2006-12-28 08:06:06 · answer #7 · answered by Hoping he will bless me with #1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the ages of the children. Babies and young children take priority. After they do not need mommy every single moment the priority should gradually shift back to the spouse.
2006-12-28 07:44:52 · answer #8 · answered by katme 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Kids are the first priority. The spouse can take care of them selves children can not. As much as I love my husband I would do for the children first then him.
2006-12-28 07:47:38 · answer #9 · answered by tpurtygrl 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Spouse. When you love your spouse it creates a trickle down effect to your children. Like Reaganomics.
The greatest thing a parents can do for the children is to love each other.
2006-12-28 07:42:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋