2007-01-07 12:10:27 · 8 answers · asked by Kelly 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I seriously cannot think of a single disadvantage. I stay home with my kids and we homeschool. I love being here with them all day. We operate on a schedule that keeps our day flowing smoothly and it allows me plenty of time to myself while still giving them the time they need. We do school work, art projects, board games. In fact we have hide & go seek scheduled for this afternoon. I've worked in daycares, preschools and elementary schools and I feel much better knowing that I'm the one raising my children instead of letting someone else do it.
I've seen many women complain that they lose themselves or they get no time with other adults. I hate to hear that because it just means they aren't trying. If you allow yourself to become nothing but mom then it will catch up to you. I still stay active in things I'm interested in. I do community theatre, martial arts, coach cheerleading, etc. I have friends I spend time with. There is no reason you cannot be mom and still be you. There are plenty of hours in the day to be both. I also do volunteer work. There are a variety of ways to get out of the house but so many moms think being at home means they are locked away.
It is all about mind set. I love being home with my kids. I love that if I feel like it we can drop everything and go to the park or drive to the beach or just cuddle on the couch and watch a movie or read a book. We can do whatever we want. And isn't it better that I'm doing these things with them instead of some daycare worker who has to deal with a room full of kids?
2007-01-07 13:25:33 · answer #1 · answered by Amelia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can not think of ONE disadvantage! It's the way it was meant to be. I think the last two generations are the way they are because someone other than the parent is raising them. What I mean is-- there are more single mothers out there than there are married couples with kids. The single mom has to work, which means the kids have day care, babysitters, etc. Then there are the married couples that both have jobs, and the same situation applies. People are supposed to raise their own children! They aren't learning any family values and have no idea what it means to really have a "home".
Just my opinion.
2007-01-07 20:24:31 · answer #2 · answered by Edith Piaf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is the question about a very young child, or are you talking about home schooling?
Home schooling is probably MUCH better than public school and most private schools. The child learns at their own pace, not the pace of the stupidest kid in the class. It is probably a lot to deal with for the mom, having to build lesson plans and activities on their own. But it wouldn't be any more difficult than having a 9-5 and coming home to make dinner/clean house/take care of kids.
Word of warning though, my cousins were homeschooled and when they were old enough to go to college, they didn't want to be away from their mom. Both came back and are going to Community college even though they were originally in some quite prestegious Universities. They both had outside activities (eg: piano lessons, sports, youth group) but were still unable to "cut the cord" (if you will)
I highly suggest it to make their level of education higher, but don't let them get too attached or they'll never succeed to their full potential.
2007-01-07 20:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by toothfairy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some advantages are that you get to spend time with your kids and dont have to plan for it or work around a schedule, you get to be sure that they are getting the right kind of nutrition, and with all the news stories that come up about babysitters doing things they shouldnt you dont have to worry your kids will be in the next situation. some disadvantages are you sometimes can feel like you spend way too much time with your kids and they dont have the chance to go spend time with other kids at a day care their age, at times you can feel like since you spend more time with them than the other parent that you are the only one doing the parenting. when you add someone elses child into the mix it can be good depending on the age of that child. if your child is older than the one you care for and you are planning to have another child one day its easy to prepare your child for it. it can also cause your child to feel like thay are being left out at times if the other child is older and can do things that he/she cant do
2007-01-07 20:26:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A child learns to bond and to feel secure and worthy and not getting up and being pushed into a car seat and droped off at a day care with hundreds of children ...another plus a mother teaches a child manners , to trust, to feel important, Why? did yu Mom stay home with you or were you a lach key chi;ld and want your kid to suffer the way you did,,,But on the otherHAND Most young women do not want to stay home as they want their own office and pay check and freedom.
2007-01-07 20:26:58 · answer #5 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only disadvantage I can think of would be if you're used to two incomes. But don't let that stop you. Daycare can be expensive and you'd be away from your child.
2007-01-07 20:27:39 · answer #6 · answered by Cindy F1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Advantage: Child builds closer bond with mom. Child learns to respect mom. No need for a babysitter or daycare.
Disadvantage:Can't go anywhere without child.
2007-01-07 20:29:28 · answer #7 · answered by robedzombiesoul 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No disadvantages and taking care of your children.
2007-01-09 04:02:45 · answer #8 · answered by olschoolmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋