Yes, I have done it.
2006-10-01 01:34:17 · 10 answers · asked by butnozzle 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
yes it is and the most rewarding.while raising them it may seem like you are not doing a good job,but if you stick it out those same kids who drove you crazy will be there to love and take care of you later on in life. now my girls call and apologize for their behavior, now that they are walking in my shoes.yes,it's all worth it in the end.
2006-10-01 01:38:49 · answer #1 · answered by punkin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been married and a step-mom for over 8 years now. My step-son is almost 12 and so he basically keeps himself occupied. I quit a full time nursing job about 2 years ago so that I could be there for my step-son more.
I can't figure out how I used to work full time, be a wife, and a mom. Now that I am home everyday, I am 10 times busier being a stay at home mom than I was when I worked. Go figure.
Stay at home moms and dads do have a tremendous amount to do at home because it's expected. People think that because you are home all day, you should be able to have a perfect house, kids, meals, activites, apperance, and finances. It is very hard to put all those hours into each of those subjects. But let me tell you now, IT IS WORTH IT!!! The fact that I am always available for my family (not just hubby and son, but also sisters, parents, cousins, friends, etc..) is awesome!! It takes so much pressure off my entire family to know that they can call me if they get in a bind and I will be there to help them out.
I also love the fact that I can give my family great tasting, healthy meals that are homeade, or partially homeade. We got so sick of fast food and instant food when I worked.
I miss the money a tiny bit, but in comparrison, having a stay at home person in a family is the greatest physical possession a family can have!
2006-10-01 03:38:22 · answer #2 · answered by red_rx7_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on the woman and the kids. Some children are a handful. I didn't find it hard at all. I enjoyed the time I had with my kids knowing many women had no choice in the matter whatsoever. I enjoyed the domestic life immensely (can't say I enjoyed cleaning the toilet). I think that you're either a glass half empty or glass half full kind of person to begin with though so I've enjoyed my work life and being at home with my kids at different times in my life. One thing is sure, I spent quality time with them that helped them develope a balanced approach to life and we're both better for it. I wouldn't change a thing. It was loads of fun with a bit of drugery thrown in for good measure (housework). Frankly, there are some things that only kids can teach you and I thank them for the lessons. I'm richer for it.
2006-10-01 02:09:41 · answer #3 · answered by anon_y_muse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be difficult, yet it is a very rewarding job. I've been a stay home mom of 7 kids for 16 years now. My husband has a very good job which allows me to be home with the kids. I enjoy it and I also make time for myself, my hobbies and we go on a date together each week to keep the romance alive. I want to be a happy, healthy mom, not just a nagging complaining mom or wife who sits around all day in curlers and a robe watching soaps and eating chocolates. Nope, that's not for me.
We work hard to have a great relationship with our kids, to teach them values, responsibility and to be good examples to others.
My family totally rocks!
2006-10-01 08:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by 7aliens 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How funny that I had a wonderful answer typed out and my son just came in and touched one button (honestly i am not sure how he did this) and erased it all!! Anyway, not sure how to get it back, but I agree. Being a SAHM can be exhausting, emotionally and physically. "no, say please, no, get down, what's wrong, want me to fix it, no, eat something first, Be nice, share, sit there until you can be nice, say your sorry, take a turn, get down, no, what a good boy, time to take a nap, let's get dressed, put that back, be nice, cmon, it's time to go, put your shoes on, . . . "Those are some of the words, the thoughts: God I'm tired, am I good parent, I should of handled that different, was that the right decision, I shouldn't have done that, but I am so tired and it's just easy right now, can you leave me alone just long enough for me to pee? When is your dad gonna be home? i need a break....
BUT, all that said, how wonderful to wake up every morning (If I am not already awake from the night before...) and know that I get to raise my kids, I get to make them laugh, I get to make sure that they are taken care of, and I get to hold them and look into faces that we created and watch them grow into wonderful people.!!!
2006-10-06 07:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by acaschato 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done it too...but have also been the one out bringing home the bacon, and NOT GETTING ANY OF IT. I do find the stay at home thing more rewarding. Being able to be with the children and raising them instead of the babysitter is much more rewarding than anything in the world.
2006-10-01 17:06:36 · answer #6 · answered by Becca C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done it for periods of time while my child was growing up. and yes, it has been the hardest job in many ways. and i still prefer it to anything else. It's difficult mostly because society doesn't seem to appreciate that it's also the most important job.
I mean, who better to raise and love children than their own parents? Why should i have to pay someone else to raise my own child? And why is it so devalued if instead I choose to take care of her?
2006-10-01 01:42:49 · answer #7 · answered by leavemealonestalker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is, At home Mom"s is the hardest job, and the most thankless job. I commend any Mom who has the privilege of staying at home. The best thing about it is they are able to give their kids, all the attention, and directions, guidance, they need.Since you was able to do it also, Kudos to you!
2006-10-01 01:56:48 · answer #8 · answered by roseannetb@verizon.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i belive it is, the job is 24/7, never stops...dosent pay very well,,,,kids get grumpy and say how much they hate you etc. But without stay at home moms, where would we be?
2006-10-01 03:43:51 · answer #9 · answered by thepainter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
....... cheers to you ..............!!!
2006-10-01 01:37:20 · answer #10 · answered by spaceman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋