How do you think your children feel/will feel about the way you’ve lived your life?
‘My children are very happy as they have lots of friends and interests. They accept things, but would prefer to have their dad with us.’
Jean, 44, doctors’ receptionist/typist
‘I dread Monday mornings more. I often doubt my ability to do my job and have this lurking dread that some catastrophe will expose my shortcomings.’
Christine, 3o, financial controller
‘My older boys have admitted that although they complain about me working, they appreciate my need to do so and respect the fact that it does make me a more interesting person. Jack and Joe have never known anything else.’
Jackie, 36, accounts clerk/estate agent
‘Weekends. You’re supposed to go out and have fun and (a) I can’t afford to; (b) babysitters are a problem; and (c) I like the routine the weekdays give me.’
Wendy, 46, teacher/now a journalist (more…)
