2007-01-18 04:55:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
My sister-in-law and my mother-in-law neither ever worked outside of the home once they had children.
If you choose not to have an income of your own you had better be really sure that your husband will support you in a manner that you are sure to be comfortable with.
If you choose to not have an income of your own be aware that if something ever happens and your husband is no longer willing or able to pay your way- you had better have a plan.
I would not ever consider counting on someone else to be responsible for my needs.
2007-01-18 05:01:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I only know of a few.
Most people I know realized that once they get married one income would not take care of all the bills, so they chose to work outside the home.
The few I know that are lucky enough to stay home have husbands with extrememly lucrative jobs.
but in the same breathe of air i have one of my friends stay at home from the time she got married until they had thier second child. Bills were coming larger and she had no choice but to go back to work- and she doesnt regret it.
If you are financially able to keep one person at home, that is nice. But if you need the money, its also not bad to work outside the home.
I have 3 kids, and I work outside of my home, and have since my daughter was 6 weeks old- she is 14 now. I love it. But I can understand those who want to stay home- it just wasnt for me, even now that my fiance and I make really nice money, i just like being away from home.
2007-01-18 06:33:48 · answer #2 · answered by glorymomof3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a stay at home mom, and have been since october 2001. I won't say it's easy. in fact, I"m ready to go back to work, but my youngest is almost 5. it's great for the kids. Just make sure that the homemaker gets time to themselves one in awhile. it's desperately needed
2007-01-18 06:58:15 · answer #3 · answered by stunner_mama 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ME!!! We had 5 kids, and both my husband and I decided I should be here for them. I know it's not always a financially sound thing for lots of people, but we were able to pull it off with lots of bugeting. When the kids got older, I sometimes took a part-time job, but always ended up back at home. I do lots of volunteer work at the schools, and of course all the team-mom stuff. So far it's worked great. Our first 3 kids have all turned into caring, responsible adults. With just 2 more left (1 in high school and one in 7th grade) we realize we are blessed with good kids. We did something right.
2007-01-18 05:05:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did, and still am. Never thought I would, because I had a wonderful career and two degrees from university, but after spending time with my sweet baby - I knew this was the job for me! Never have regretted it, even though at times money was really tight, but my husband and I made the decision together and it was the best thing for our family. Now I know why my mom was a SAHM!
2007-01-18 08:45:20 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I stopped working when my son was 3 and my daughter turned 1. I was a professional, worked full then part time. I never, ever, regretted my decision. My children are 13 and 11 and I'm still at home. I volunteer at school, take them to sports and other functions. I love being a stay at home mom, it's the best job I ever had!
2007-01-18 05:00:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I use to be a corporate exec for a large tech company and my husband and I decided that it would be a good idea for me to be a homemaker. I don't regret my decision at all because my husband makes a very lucrative living.
2007-01-18 06:49:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
why yes I do.. ME.. I have two beautiful kids, ages 4 and 16months. I Love them, and it hurts me to think of the fact that I may have to go back to work one day.. I wan't to raise them myself. I understand that some people can't and I may have to go back to work myself.. but I do LOVE being a homemaker.. and waking up to my boys in the morning.. challenging, yet rewarding.. the most rewarding job ever!
2007-01-18 05:05:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am. i am a full time homemaker, full time mom of two girls ages 1 and 3 and a full time medical student - i think its important for my children to have a mom at home who can take care of them and watch them grow. when im in school they stay with their grandparents - By the time i graduate - they will both be in school and i can furthur my career
2007-01-18 05:03:09 · answer #9 · answered by kd baby 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes. I know lots. Many in my own family and my husband's family as well. Homemaking is alive and well.
2007-01-18 05:57:43 · answer #10 · answered by Poppet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋