It is no secret that having kids is usually a shortcut to playing the game of life on hard mode, especially when they are young. Tasks that could once be completed in a matter of minutes can suddenly become mountain climbing expeditions with a couple of tiny people in tow. As a result, time management is something that parents can occasionally struggle with. Even if they are willing to cooperate with a schedule, the family might not be.

That being said, there is a clear difference between trying to make good time even with such a distraction and not really making an effort at all. While most have their sympathies when it comes to kids not abiding by the clock, they also have their limits with it as an excuse. Like it or not, a certain level of timeliness is important for the sake of whoever the plans are with.