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<p>nomad, this is an interesting point. </p>
<p>I do feel that indulging in community service should not come at the expense of children. However, it need not be either-or situation. I have seen many parents preoccupied with advancement of their career at the expense of their children. It is not just the money they need. Time they spend with children is more precious.</p>
<p>Did Gandhi’s children suffer? Did his children resent their upbringing? (I read somewhere that one of his sons hated him. I am not sure about this.)</p>