My girlfriend and I are talking about marriage and family. But we want to be the ones raising our kids. Her career is much more fulfilling (both emotionally and financially) than my job and I would have no problem giving it up to raise our children. When the time comes.
2007-01-29 03:04:12 · 13 answers · asked by no name brand canned beans 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
my husband is a stay at home dad. It's great! He's better at getting the housecleaning and stuff done on time so He does that. He's also much better with the kids. He never runs out of patience.
2007-01-29 03:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by moviegirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been a stay-at-home dad since 1994 and enjoy it. I became disabled with a nerve disease and could not work anymore outside of the home but have worked at home every day. I've been able to raise our 2 daughters and it's been so much better than having someone else do it. They're both very responsible, mature teenagers. My wife has never had a problem with it either. Now, we're even raising my daughter's best friend, who has lived with us for 6 months due to problems. It's not demeaning nor does it make you less "manly" for staying home to raise your children.
2007-01-29 11:12:05 · answer #2 · answered by icddppl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a stay at home mom. I think you do what is the comfortable. If she has the higher paying job and can support the family go for it. There is nothing wrong with a say at home dad. It's wonderful. It is a lot of hard work both emotionally and physically but very rewarding.. good luck to you.
2007-01-29 11:10:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a stay at home mommy.
My hubby would never be able to stay at home while I work. He's the smart one, who makes the big money, and he'd never be able to stay at home all the time like I do! What would he do with himself?! Talk about serious cabin fever! lol
It's great that a guy is willing to take on the role though. Not many are willing. There's a LOT of responsibility involved with raising kids though, especially when it comes to babies. Most men aren't willing to "play mommy". I know my hubby refused (more times than not) to change a stinky diaper, or to clean up puke. lol
If that's what you'd feel comfortable doing, then you go for it dude! My hat's off to ya - if I was wearing one!
;o)
2007-01-29 11:13:07 · answer #4 · answered by Sweets 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it! I've been an a-home dad since 1993! My kids are now 11 and 14. My wife is a school teacher and It was the best investment we ever made.. The payback is huge.. well behaved kids and kids that respect you and dont talk back! Becase I gave them so much respect and understand them they respect me right back.
Dont be tempted by the 2 income family.. money does not equate success a good family does.. make it your priority..
- Pete
2007-01-29 23:21:54 · answer #5 · answered by Peter B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very Admirable. I think one parent should be home too if possible.
I know several dads who have done that and they said they only wished they would have read more books about things before hand. so read up and get in practice. besides, there is always the opportunity that there would be something on the computer you could do part-time!!!
I like to see young people plan ahead!
2007-01-29 11:23:46 · answer #6 · answered by -------- 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I both work (at the same place, no less), but family pitched in for babysitting/daycare. I think it's admirable and the smart move for you to stay home. If need be, we would do the same thing.
2007-01-29 11:11:39 · answer #7 · answered by Jasmine 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not my husband but I don't see a problem with stay at home dads. If it is that important then it should not matter whether mom or dad stays home.
2007-01-29 11:29:21 · answer #8 · answered by jacemo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am a stay at home mom... he just started kinder this year... it is a lot of work, but as someone said, very rewarding... i am able to participate in school activities with him and i feel like i am getting to see exactly what goes on inside his classroom...
it's been challenging... but, it's worth it... my son needs alot of attention... so, it's been good in that aspect...
2007-01-29 11:19:29 · answer #9 · answered by Tearjerker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I both work - we have no kids.
2007-01-29 11:08:21 · answer #10 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋