do you believe it's most beneficial for moms to stay at home with their children?

Answer 1

On the whole - absolutly.

Certanly there are crummy moms that provide an exception to this rule - but for the most part - certanly.

"It takes a village" my behind. It takes two parents.

Answer 2

Yes, I am a mother of 1. A daughter, she is 6 years old. I worked for about 3 months when she was 2 and could not stand to be away from her so I quit. Then I tried it again (this time about a year). This was when she was 4. Again I could not stand it, the only reason I did it was because I had to until we got on our feet. Now I am a stay at home mom. I have alot of time with her now. I pretty much do it all, unless on the rare occasion I am totally sick and can not get out of bed (that sucks). But, who ever said a stay at home mom did not have a job? We just don't get a paycheck, but we still get paid everytime we see that smile or excited face. Hell, if we don't work, what do you call washing dishes, and clothes, cooking, all the cleaning (dusting, sweeping, mopping, vac.), getting groceries, paying bills. I could go on forever doctor visits, dentists......etc.... Some people think stay at home mom's are lazy. They have no idea. I am not downing the mom's who work, they have to do all that and still go to work, unless they make enough money to pay a maid! Love all mom's, stay at home or work. I do think the ones that stay at home have more benefits of getting to "be there".

Answer 3

I didn't stay home with my 1st child, I wasn't financially able to. I am staying home with my children now. Not only do I see a difference in the behavior of my baby, because she is not so needy, clingy, etc., but I am able to see all the milestones that I missed out on. If at all possible and you can handle staying home and believe me it takes some getting used to, it is so amazing and truly rewarding.

Answer 4

of course. As an adult, I look back at my childhood. Do I remember what I got for every Christmas, birthday, etc? NOPE. Do I remember decorating cookies with my mom or playing in the back yard with my dad? YUP! I remember coming home from school and my mom would greet us and ask us about our day. Dinner would be on the stove cooking and at 3:30, we would be sitting on our front porch waiting for our dad to get home from work . When we would see the car drive up, we would run to see who got to hug daddy first. I loved my childhood! I wish every child in the world had my parents.

Answer 5

If it's financially possible one parent should stay home with the children, at least until the children are in school.

Answer 6

I don't know about beneficial for Moms, but it is for the children. But if you have to work to help support your family, that doesn't' mean its wrong either. I worked when my son was little, and it doesn't seem to have done him any harm. It's a personal choice you have to make for yourself.

Answer 7

yes i have 3 year old i quit my job when he was 1 year out . better for a mom stay at home with there children . when they start going to school you start working only part time job so when he gets out school your there. don't missed those wonderful moments of you childs life.

Answer 8

i went back to work when my son was about 4mo. old (hes now 2 1/2) and started staying home with him again about 8mo. ago.from personal experience with my own child and observation of the people around me i believe that just as with anything else there are pros AND cons...EX:(THIS DOESNT MEAN ALL ARE THIS WAY )they seem to be more clinggy(i have 2 friends whose children FREAK if they go to the bathroom or even look at the front door)less secure around strangers(they would also PANIC if they were not held when strangers were around)and almost impossible to cope with when it does come time for them to go to a babysitters or start school(can cause them to lash out in anger). all of which results from always being secure at home with mommy taking longer to realize that it is ok and mommy will come back.(its important that they grow up with a sense of inner security) as wonderful as it is to know that your child loves and needs you that much it can become a pain when its time for mommy to have those very few very important minutes of PERSONAL time(it really is so important to take the few minutes you can here and there to be nice to yourself or just sit in silence) or to stay a grandma and grandpas or anywhere else overnight.............on the POSITIVE side it is so wonderful to have that close of a relationship with your child the only oppertunity to really be their best friend(the early formative years are what will actually determine your future relationships) you know exactly what they are being taught how theyre being treated and that they are always safe. they do all their first really cool stuff with you(swimming,imaginary play,making crafty stuff,getting the jokes on the cartoons that one is priceless)and last but not least theyve recently done new studies that have proven ....a toddler who mimics their mother(usually resulting from spending most of their time with their her)generally tends to be a happier very honest empathetic adult.........................................................................

Answer 9

Its most beneficial for moms, and their children, to have many activities together, being at home or anywhere else.

Go out and have fun with your children!

Answer 10

I've been in the work force,but due to illness I am currently staying at home.My response to the question is....What are your children going to remember?How much you worked or the time you've spent together?If financially okay I say stay with your kids.♥