What do you think of stay-at -home moms?

Answer 1

I think it is great, if you are active with the kids, helping them learn and grow, and not just laying around the house, letting them run wild while you watch TV. There are good stay at home moms and bad stay at home moms, just like working ones.

Answer 2

I'm a stay-at-home mom and I don't judge moms who work, in fact, I admire them that they are able to work and take care of their kids at the same time - that's not an easy thing to do so kudos to all the hardworking moms out there!

Staying home with my daughter is nice and fun, but there are moments when I get bored. I mean, come on, I need some adult conversation and a break from whiny tantrums every once in awhile. So it's not a "walk in the park" to be a stay-at-home mom, the same way it's not easy for working moms. It is kinda nice to be there all the time for my daughter, there is a lot of bonding, and I know her better than anyone else in the planet. It is fun to see my child grow right before my very eyes. There are lots of ups and downs to staying home (i.e. chores and more chores!), but it works for my family right now so that's why it's our choice.

The important thing to remember - whether you're a stay-at-home or a working mom - is that children need to feel loved and secured no matter what the family situation is. So as long as you can do that, then it doesn't matter if you're staying home, or working. Just be a mom.

Answer 3

I was one for 20 years and I loved it. Plus, if my kids hadn't turned out right, it would have been (as Jimmy Buffet says) my own damn fault.

It's interesting though to see how times have changed. Back in the 80's when I was doing it, I was looked upon as a useless person because I was nothing more than a "stay at home mom". Now it seems the attack is on the working moms. I'm one of those too, and it's just as great, although I miss not being able to be there whenever needed.

Bottom line, all moms are great!

Answer 4

I'm a stay at home mom of 4 boys. I love it. It's the hardest job I've ever had. We have made a lot of sacrifices in order for me to be home, less income is hard on a lot of people. It's not about having alot of money to be able to do it either. If you're used to spending, staying at home is not for you. We have enough, and we are grateful for everything.
I think the term "stay at home" mom is kinda funny though. It feels like I'm never home. I'm in my car from 7:00 -9:00, 11:00-12:00, and 3:00-4:00. After that, dinner and homework.
I don't drop into bed until 10:30 most nights. I "work" from 6:00 am to 10:30 pm. Most stay at home moms will agree that this is their schedule too. 16 1/2 hour days!
Now what do I think of sams? I applaud them. They are some of the hardest working, sensitive, considerate women around!



And to chrissy b: It's easier to hand your children over to someone else to raise than to do it yourself. Don't judge until you've done it. When you've mastered it, dog all you want.

Answer 5

Are you shooting for a record number of answers or something? Talk about a loaded question!

I think everyone should choose what is best for their family. If that means Mom stays home, great. If that means Mom works, also great. It really peeves me when people criticize anyone who makes a choice they don't agree with. Some moms are happier at home, some of us choose to work. In my case, I work because I like it. It's not really out of necessity, and we do not have a lot of "things". But if I stayed home 2 things would happen: 1) my kids would get bored because I wouldn't do very much with them as far as really fun activities (sad, but true) and 2) I would LOSE MY MIND!!! I truly admire stay-at-home moms ~ it is a tough job with very little reward. But it is equally admirable to be a working mom. No one's better ~ just different.

Answer 6

Being a stay at home mom now for 6 months it is nice. I get the things done I need to do and I am able to make meals for my family and still have time for myself. Whereas before I worked 8 hours a day outside my home came home fixed dinner never took a break. I cleaned, cooked, helped with homework all in the few hours left before crashing into bed. I was stressed to the max. I am blessed to be able to be at home and take care of the house and my family now.

Answer 7

I'm a stay at home mom.....and it's not all it's cracked up to be. I've told my hubby several times that if I could make as much money as him......I would work and he could stay at home with the kids lol. But there is nothing wrong with being a stay at home mom if that's what you want to do.....and most of the time it's a full time job.

Answer 8

wow I cant beleive how rude most of these people are. I am a stay at home mom and it is NOT because we are so luxurious or lucky.
Some one has to be here with the kids, should I go to work every day and leave my kids with a sitter...a sitter who charges about what I make a week? Or should I stick them in day care which probably costs more than what I can make in a month! Besides I dont care how great you think your day care center is there is ALWAYS shady business going on at them TRUST ME. I worked at one for 8 years and I helped over see22 other centers on long island...so I know.
So where is the luxury here? I am home every day, my husband has to work extra hard to make ends meet and to top it all off I have to ask him for money....
The only good part is that I am here with my babies and I dont have to worry about other people screwing them up...
PS if I could get a great job that payed enough to make a profit after paying for child care I would most likely take it becaus ewe are close to losing the house....

Answer 9

I think that stay-at-home moms are wonderfully dedicated to their children. However, many families (traditional and non-traditional) cannot afford to have only one source of income, but still want to enrich their lives by having children. I don't think its wrong to have a baby and continue working, but it's not wrong to have a baby and stay home with them either.

Many stay-at-home mothers chose to engage themselves in other activities, charities, part-time jobs, volunteer activities, etc. because it helps to keep their lives interesting and full of meaning (not that children don't provide that).

My husband plans to keep working full time once we have children, and I'm going to work part-time (less than 20 hrs) and take a few classes. That way, I can stay active in my field, but be there for my children when they are younger than school-aged.

I sometimes get jealous of stay-at-home moms, because I'd love to be one, but I'm afraid I won't find a good job when my children start school because of taking off for so long.

I also sometimes get the impression that some stay-at-home moms look down upon working mothers because some feel that they shouldn't have had children, unless they can be there for them 24-7.

Answer 10

Im a stay at home for the time being I have two small children that go to pre-school for 5 hours out of the day and expecting another in October personally i think its boring at times besides being the one to run errrands markets and doctors appoinments plus house work that never ends Im a college graduate so I feel like im wasting my money I spent on student loans
But if your finacially secure I dont see nothing wrong with it whose to say you wont start a new job and just so happens that week your son or daughter gets chicken pocks or something and you have no babysitter

Answer 11

Since I am one.....I think they are great!! Believe me it's not boring......it's exhausting. I have two kids that keep me on my toes.

If you are trying to make a comparison between staying at home or working. There is no right answer. It's just whatever works best for your family. I told a friend of mine the other day who is going back to work.....you get the same amount of quality time with your kids whether you work or stay at home. Since I am with them all day, I am always saying, "go play" or "do you want to watch a show?" I have to keep up the housework and can't play with them ALL day long. So, I figure the amount of time that I actually sit down and play with them would be the same whether I was working or not.