so, i want to hear from everyone.... kids, teenagers, men, women... who is better and why??
2007-03-23 21:01:22 · 20 answers · asked by mommy of 3 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
to me, stay at home mums are better because my mum works and even though im 13 and my brothers and sister are teenagers or at least 9 yrs old i still wish my mum was a stay at home mum so that i know she's there when i need her if something happens. Where as i have to deal with things myself because she is busy at work. If the children are young the best thing you can do for them is stay at home with them because they need your love and care (as their mum) not the stranger's from child care centres.
2007-03-23 21:51:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-22 07:53:31 · answer #2 · answered by Trisha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't say anyone is better than the other, that's just mean. Some women have to work and have no other alternative. I am a stay-at-home momma and I work 1-2 days a week part-time, but I get to take my kids with me. Which is great, but I need time by myself!!! I'd go crazy if I didn't get it!
Of course I think children gain a better relationship with us when we are around more often than not. In a good, close relationship they are more willing to learn from us, listen and obey, because frankly, they don't have anyone else (babysitter, daycare, etc.) to answer, lie or talk back to.
2007-03-23 21:16:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not a fair questions is it? One isn't better than the other due to work status. Being at home with children is a job. A darn hard one at that!
I think the ability of a mother to love, nuture, provide for and guide through life shouldn't be valued or devalued depending on where she spends her day.
Some women have to work, some women love thier careers. Some women can afford to stay home but don't, and some that can't afford to, but scrape by on a budget every month and do stay home.
It doesn't make a mother better or worse to stay home or go to a job. What's better is a mother who really loves and nutures her children.
I'm a stay at home mom and I don't consider myself better than anyone.
I'm fortunate to get the luxury of being here to enjoying my children... some moms can't afford to, some don't want to.
As long as they are the best mother they can be then who you are you or anyone else to say that one way or the other is better?
2007-03-23 21:46:01 · answer #4 · answered by Kris17 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I'm a child of a single working mom and I think that working moms are better to show motivation over time to the children. However; it is nice for the kid to have someone to comfort them when they have a bad day. Even thought my mom had two jobs, I think she did a good job raising me and I think that a working mom is the best, because it shows her kids that anyone can do anything. It is not just daddy that brings home the bacon.
2007-03-23 21:06:56 · answer #5 · answered by random_hero_1388 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who's better, stay at home dads vs. working dads?
It takes a mum and dad to create a life (in the absence of medical intervention) so why do we constantly have the debate about what makes a better mother and not about what makes a better father.
Is a father's role in a child's life less important? I know a who few fathers who would be incensed by such a suggestion
2007-03-23 21:25:59 · answer #6 · answered by MissKeine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a mom to a two year old, and am working right now. I love my child and would love to be with her always but have to work to support my husband in order to live a comfortable life. Imagine if I stay home and am unable to give all the essentials to my child would you say I am a good mom or rather do you think that now while working I am giving her the bests and at the same time giving her all the love and guiding her in growth is better. judge for yourself.
2007-03-23 23:41:19 · answer #7 · answered by strawberry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good mom is someone who actively loves her children and gives them her guidance and support. It doesn't really matter whether she works or not. There are great stay-at home moms and terrible ones, just as there are great working moms and terrible ones. Whether a mom works or not isn't related to her parenting skills.
2007-03-23 21:08:39 · answer #8 · answered by Hypatia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either one can be the best mom or the worst....the important thing is to spend quality time with your child, if you are a working mom, obviously you need the second income, but setting aside quality time with your child is better than quantity, like some moms that stay at home, but rather watch soap operas and whatever, instead of dedicating their time to their child. It really depends on the particular mom.
2007-03-23 21:12:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the particular mom. I know stay at home moms who are terrible mothers and working mothers that are wonderful with their kids (and vice versa). Whether they work or not is not the determining factor on who's better.
2007-03-23 21:05:39 · answer #10 · answered by H M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋