im a great dad to my kids my wife asks me if id like to be a stay home dad .boy 7moths old.is my life does anyone think if i say yes that im being irresponsible i love working its me but my lovely wife does too and child care is a no no i have reasons ive seen some things that horrified me about child care.what do youall think?i know ultimately we make the decision but some input would be great so what you think my good people out there????
2007-05-08 16:12:12 · 8 answers · asked by chopper1971 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Both are great buy let me tell you...It is so rare when the dad steps in and takes care of the children, that when one does it admirable to the 10th power. Not many man can take on the challenge and do it right. So, if you do you have my admiration because not many can say they have been able to stay at home and take care of the children. It may also help you appreciate woman more because they have to cook, clean, and take care of children. You'll be on our side if you do believe me.
2007-05-08 16:39:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically the larger income should take the pot. The only other option is if you have someone you know and have alot of trust you may be able to hire them in to help you with the childcare. I know what you mean as I have a 4 yr old daughter and one on the way. I am disabled at the moment due to seizures and strokes, but 2 years ago I wasn't. I had my aunt watch her and they had a very strong bond. If you are willing and ready to do this I would say go for it because in the end noone can match a parent's love for their child it would be a good experience and lesson for your son about responsibility as well. Take care and good luck :D
2007-05-08 16:41:23 · answer #2 · answered by angeleyes818 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a stay at home mom and I know my husband's job is harder. For one I get to spend all day with my son... even if it can be hard work sometimes, I still love it. My husband works in a factory hanging doors in park model trailers. I know his job is hard. Soon I will have a second child and even though I will never tell my husband this, my job will still be better. Even though I take care of the house and kids 24 hours a day seven days a week, taking care of your kids isn't the same kind of work as working in a factory. As for a child in school, that would be the easiest to me. Looking back now school was more fun than work, and I got straight As so I wasn't a goof around kind of student.
2016-05-18 22:04:34 · answer #3 · answered by chrystal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its great if you want to be a stay at home date, my man and i decided when the time came, whoever was making the most money (which will be me) would work and the other would stay at home with the kids. i dont know i just remember being in school and little and getting sick and not wanting my mom to come and get me cause she would have to leave work and stuff like that i want someone always to be available when they need them.
2007-05-08 23:06:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anne W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it dad! Family is a partnership we all have a different role to play. If you really need to work, maybe you and your wife can work opposite shifts. I totally understand the no-no daycare thing. If you do decide to stay home, please convince my husband also. I would like to go back to work too. :)
2007-05-08 16:53:59 · answer #5 · answered by jkn143 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You two sure have all the right ideas. Go for it. Be that best dad you can be. Be creative if you get mentally bored. Just because you are the primary caregiver does not mean you have to go brain dead.
2007-05-08 16:50:45 · answer #6 · answered by Healthy Lifestyle Geek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know stay at home fathers and they do a great job.So go for it.Later on when he gets older and goes to kindergarten you may like to consider going back to work maybe parttime from home.
2007-05-08 16:39:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's great that you are prepared to do this for your son. ultimately the two of you will decide who works and who stays home but, if staying home is what you want do do then i say go for it.
2007-05-08 16:21:50 · answer #8 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋