I like staying home. My children for the most part like staying home. Do you?
Of course we do go out but we probably go out much less often than the average family. Neither my children nor I clamour to get out of the house. The boys do itch to be released to run around and let off their energy but that’s a different post 
I hear of ladies who say they can’t stay home all days or they’ll go crazy. They need to go out every day. And because they are often out, their children also develop an appetite of needing to be out daily. Isn’t that sad? Because when one keeps going out, there are things in the house that do not get done. And unless you get hired help, the house will get more and more chaotic leading one to prefer being out of the house. And so the vicious cycle goes on.
Please, I am not saying don’t go out and instead be a hermit But I am asking “Why is there a need to keep on looking at the outside for gratification or satisfaction?” Is it time to ask yourself WHY you need to go out.
Is it because the home is a mess? If so, perhaps it is time to make the home look inviting. Or perhaps home reminds you of the responsibilities you have to fulfil and going out provides a form of escapism? Just as watching the TV or surfing the internet can be a form of escapism.
When I was growing up I seldom went out except to school, ballet and swimming lessons, and grandma’s house. And I was happy to be holed up in my room with a good book. I found window shopping a good distraction after working hours but much preferred to go home. And for that I thank my mom who also stayed home mostly and cultivated in me a love for staying home and not craving for the next new thing.
We need to be careful of the appetites we are cultivating in our children.
