2006-06-28 01:23:02 · 11 answers · asked by mamil gold 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I think it depends on the person. Both have there pros and cons.
Stay at home- you don't have to worry about missing work if your kids get sick, you can be more involved in their education, you control all aspects of their care, less guilt about parenting (probably), more time with your kids, don't miss out on them growing up and somewhat easier to keep the house in order....but you may find you are bored, the kids are unstimulated, you are undervalued and unappreciated and that you have to make financial sacrifices.
Working Mom - can be stimulating and rewarding, add the the family financially, contact with adults, but much stress over childcare and leaving kids with other caregivers, sick kids, the huge burden of keeping the house in order...like having to do panic laundry the night before so that you have something to wear the next day and ordering take out because you haven't the energy to cook something.
I believe that each woman had to make that decision based on their own needs and that of their children/family. Neither is right or wrong. I was a working mom and longed to be home with my kids and as a stay at home mom I long to be working. BOTH are hard jobs. Good luck in your decision.
2006-06-28 01:37:33 · answer #1 · answered by jaybird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a worker for sure and have been working on a temperary basis for some time now. Every time my placements end I become miserable at home after a few weeks. I have no children in the house just a hard working hubby that is out of the house for sometimes 16 hours a day. That is a long and lonely time to try and fill. I am however not a big joiner of groups and would consider volunteering for the right cause. However recently (almost a month ago) I unjured my arm and wrist and have been unable to work let alone keep myself busy around the house and to my surprise I am just loving it. I have my computer to play on which apparently you have one too...Sometimes I spend 4 or more hours on it and can't believe where the time went. My hubby is supportive and has told me that he wouldn't mind if Ijust stay home from now on. I make a daily chore list, and complete it before he gets home.The rest of the day is ME time and honestly, I think I would have a hard time adjusting to going back to work
2006-06-28 01:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by kabbit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love being a housewife, but i do work 2 days a week and I hate the time I'm a way. I think of all the fun things I'm missing out on, the baths, story telling, tickling, talking about life, teaching, playing, laughing, just being close. These moments only last a few years you have to enjoy them and take advantage of them while you can. Before they're all grown up and having their own life. It's more important than money to me, but obviously I have to work a few days to make ends meet.
2006-06-28 01:38:40 · answer #3 · answered by lilmama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a housewife is being a working mum, just the pay scale and benefits including retirement (if any) may vary between housewife and other working mum jobs.
2006-06-28 01:29:58 · answer #4 · answered by doublewidemama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on you. I love being a stay at home mom. Although I truly think it is much harder than any other job. I love spending time with my kids and being able to have dinner ready (when possible) when my hubby gets home from work. It doesn't happen a lot but the benefits are worth it. I wouldn't want anyone else raising my kids. And I want to know where they are and what they are doing after school and during the summer. I did go to college though. So, I have a back up plan for when they are older. You can always go to school when your husband is home. Or most colleges have evening courses. And there are on line colleges now. My nephew does it and loves it.
2006-06-28 01:38:53 · answer #5 · answered by Princess060377 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a question that can only honestly be answered by you. but think about this. I use to work with a 65 year old lady who never worked in her life. Her husband left her after 30 yrs. now she has no job skills and dont know how to do anything but be aa housewife, she gave up all her rights to any social security benefits. now she has to spend her "golden years" working bullshit jobs just to maintain.
2006-06-28 01:30:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One is not better than the other. Some women choose to be at home and finances allow for this. Some struggle financially because it's important for them to be with their children. Women working outside the home may need to for financial reasons all the while wishing they had the luxury of being at home. Others need to work for their emotional well being. Believe it or not, some women are better mothers when they work outside the home. You have to decide what works best for you and your family. Good Luck!
2006-06-28 01:33:41 · answer #7 · answered by mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ew. No, it is way better to be a working mom. You don't have to cook and clean all day. You can get out there and have an exciting life.
2006-06-28 01:49:13 · answer #8 · answered by emma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever makes you happy --- an unhappy mom is not a good mom! I would rather work but right now I am a stay-at-home mom and it is HARD!
Good Luck!!
2006-06-28 01:27:14 · answer #9 · answered by JENNIFER Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on whether or not you're a leech, and expect your man to support your whole life.
2006-06-28 01:26:16 · answer #10 · answered by tiger_skratch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋