Maxwell, I must say that some of the dumbest, most rediculous comments I've ever read have been written in some of these forums. Having said that, I would have to rank your statement up near the top of the list, if not number one.

To say that parents are not to blame because they just don't have time anymore is about the biggest abdication of responsibility I've ever heard of. Granted, there are many more outside influences today than there's ever been, but that's where the parent part of parenting comes in.

You don't just have children because it's the thing to do and then let everyone else raise them for you. Once you have a child you've just made a commitment that binds you until that child is on his or her own, and maybe even longer. You don't toss them aside because you're bored with them or because you're "too busy". I've never seen so much selfishness as there is today. "It's all about me" should be tattooed on everyones forehead.

If you truly believe what you said, then don't have children. Otherwise, they'll be just like the ones you're complaining about.

As for moving out of the country, you won't know unless you try.