When my wife and I worked full-time in the office, our routine was well-structured, with me handling preschool drop-offs and her managing pick-ups and dinner. Since switching to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our kids, now 9 and 12, are often home in the afternoons. While this allows me to spend more time with them and has improved my relationship with them, I worry about how the remote work environment might affect their future views on work. My engineering manager role in a remote-first company offers flexibility, making it easier to attend appointments and manage my schedule. Although I appreciate being more present with my kids and sharing more about my work with them, I miss the separation that my commute used to provide, which helped me transition between work and home life.
https://www.businessinsider.com/wfh-fears-impacting-kids-parenting-remote-work-2024-7?amp
