Anyone else struggling with the guilt when working from home?

May 4·1 min read

I'm in my home office like 15 feet away from my kids but I can't just drop everything every time they want to show me their drawing or ask a question. My son asked me why I couldn't watch his Roblox stream while I was 'literally right there' and it broke me a little. How do you guys handle this? I don't want them thinking I'm ignoring them but I also have actual work deadlines.

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KKevin M.RegularMay 5

Man I deal with this constantly. I'm literally steps away from my kids all day but somehow I feel like I'm neglecting them if I don't drop everything. It's brutal on the mental side.

KKevinRegularMay 5

I felt every word of this. The proximity makes it harder not easier. You're doing fine though. Work is work even if you're home.

MMarkRegularMay 4

The guilt is real but you're doing better than you think. Being present even if you're working is different from not being there at all. They know dad's in the office.

BBrandonNew DadMay 5

This is tough because you ARE close enough to hear them but far enough that you need boundaries. Setting expectations with the kids about interruptions helps. Like yes they can come get you for real emergencies but not for every bored moment.