2006-06-28 15:01:54 · 19 answers · asked by Eunique06 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
that is a personal decision - each of us has to answer that for ourselves.
I am a working mom and it is not an option to give up my job - we wouldn't be able to pay the bills (and we do not have fancy and expensive things, I mean to pay the bills like groceries and water, etc. not for extra things) Research shows that it is quality time and not quantity of time that matters most - so as long as working moms make the most the time they have with their children and actually focus on the kids, raising the kids, having fun together, etc - it can work out well
Others feel that in order to do their best parenting, they need to be home and that is okay too. there is no harm in being a stay at home mom and being with your kids all day. I admire stay at home moms because it is a demanding and testing job- you never get a break. Like the rest of us, they are doing what they feel is best for their children
Just trying to help you see both sides ;)
2006-06-28 15:07:01 · answer #1 · answered by pammy_6201 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
In the past years,I would answer this as yes they should.Now with times changing and the way the econnomy is,it might put more of a hurtt on the child for you to do this.It is always best to choose the children over work but the children are not going to support themselves.It would really be on an individual basis also.You should consider if your husband can support the family on his income alone,if you have enough money put back for emergencies,and also if you have enough to get by if something was to happen with your husbands job.Their is also the option to take a part time job to reduce your hours and have more family time or only quit for a couple of years.The main question is can you actually afford to quit?It would be just as bad on the children for them to do without .
2006-06-28 22:16:30 · answer #2 · answered by jlthomas75844 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not! As a mother of almost 7 children, I have never put my own life on hold. It not only keeps my children paid for and keeps a roof over our head, but it keeps my sanity and sense of well-being.
I have never put my career above my children either. If there is a school function, I'm there. Any play, any recital, picking up a sick child...I always put my children's needs first.
But that shouldn't mean forgoing myself in the process.
2006-06-28 22:05:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first thought was "Absolutely", but then I sat back and thought "Wait a minute, where's old dad?". So my opinion is that A parent should be there for the children. It shouldn't matter which one, as long as a child receives care and support from one of its parents on a constant basis. The mom may have the better job with all the benefits.
2006-06-28 22:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is up to the mother... Some mothers want to be at home with their children... Others couldn't give up their careers even if they wanted to because of financial reasons. I am a single dad with custody of my son... I would much rather spend my day at home with him, but I can't... I have to pay the bills.
2006-06-28 22:05:08 · answer #5 · answered by dudeabides 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to wait 12 years for the opportunity. I have the option to now, and love being there for all of my girls. Besides, I am not giving up my career, I am going to school while they are, and preparing myself for an even better career when they are older! Obviously, not everyone can afford to do this, I just got very, very lucky.
2006-06-28 22:06:32 · answer #6 · answered by fixer of all aka mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one should not give up their careers for thier growing children but we should find some good options like extra coaching classes,some activity classes for them so that by that time you will come back and attend them nicely.no doubt working women have to do double role for their family.best of luck.
2006-06-28 22:38:19 · answer #7 · answered by shruti 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, why should you. Kids don't need their parent forever, though some women believe the do. A career will only give you the resources to provide more oppertunities for the child.
2006-06-28 22:17:55 · answer #8 · answered by gaea08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish society was like that again. Dad goes to work, mom stays home and raises the kids.
Weekends off and family vacations twice a year.
This was America once upon a time.
Now it's all about money and materialisim. Makes me sick
2006-06-28 22:05:22 · answer #9 · answered by Talamascaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the Mommas want to. Staying home and taking care of kids isn't for everyone. Me, I can't think of anything I'd rather do, but it's really hard work and so much is expected of today's children.
2006-06-28 22:05:50 · answer #10 · answered by Darby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋