Do you think I should be staying home? I make more money and think it's ok.
2007-05-31 04:18:58 · 37 answers · asked by laulinian 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I believe that it is totally ok. However, this is a decision that needs to be discussed between the two of you. Sometimes, you still have to cater to the male ego, even if just a little :). Have a lengthy converstaion and if you have to, write a list of pros and cons. Seeing things written out can help in making a decision easier. This, however, is a growing trend among lots of families. I've attached some informational articles that you and your husband can read together to make your final decision. Hope this helps!
2007-05-31 04:29:22 · answer #1 · answered by genova32 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Every family must do what is right for them.. We have come a long way since mothers stayed home and dads went to work.
If you have a wonderful husband and he loves taking care of baby and doing the housework and is a very responsible man, then don't worry about it. What other people say should not be important to you. For me, there is nothing wrong..
If you earn more money than it will be wiser for you to work. Raising a family is harder now a days, and you will need the extra income with a baby.
In Canada the government has understood that sometimes the woman wants to go back to work and the man stay home, and laws have been changed so that the daddy can stay home on maternity leave and the couple can choose who to stay home or who to go back to work.. The couple can also choose to share maternity leave time.. like 6 months mommy and 6 months daddy. Maternity leave is 12 months.
Good Luck and enjoy your baby baby ..
2007-05-31 04:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by Mari-Mari 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*You know I have no issues with either parent staying home with the baby.*
.I mean it's a great way for the parent(s) to bond more with the kid(s) and it also is a good way to maintain the household as well.
.I also think that 1 parent working and 1 staying home isn't a bad idea, just as long as the 1 parent who is working...has a large enough income to support the bills and the family as a whole. Do you know what I mean?
.If you can afford it, then I do not see the problem with it.
**I know it sounds silly but I when I get married I want to be a stay at home mom or whatever **Don't get me wrong though I am in college and going for my Bachelor's degree right now, so I am doing something with my life :):) I just think it would be fun to be the stay at home mom....but then again, it would be nice to go out and make my own money too.
2007-05-31 04:27:09 · answer #3 · answered by Shut your mouth when u tlk to me 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dad staying @ hm is just fine,, this is my situation too. My Husband stays home with my 10mth old and its actually pretty cool when I come home the house is clean kids are fed dinner is ready and we don't have to pay expensive DAYCARE which is also a plus even with two working parents daycare costs and high gas prices alone would be more than what we would want to be paying in added expenses so more power too you,, also my husband has a handyman service on weekends so this also helps ends meet.. Its cool.. don't worry about what others think,, what counts is YOUR relationship with your Husband,, and what makes YOU happy.
Best wishes
2007-05-31 04:42:54 · answer #4 · answered by pumkin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not, if you make more money and he is having problems finding work or if the situation fits your family and he is willing to stay home without any complaints, and helps out with the other work in the house, Girl enjoy it while you can. Once the child is at school full-time then its time for dad to hit the road and go back to work. Consider it a blessing.
2007-05-31 04:35:24 · answer #5 · answered by beliz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most people think that staying home with the baby is a moms job but i do not think so i think it is good that the father stays home to take care of the baby.
2007-05-31 04:23:02 · answer #6 · answered by Murders Princess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its okay if both parents agree, just be careful, Most men have a built in feeling that they are supposed to be the bread winners, it probably dates back to when men went out and killed dinner each day and caome home to be hailed by their family for the acomplishment.
I think there is no problem with it but don't try to force a man to stay home, even if he makes less than you he may have a real deep need to feel like he is contributing financially, its just not the same to say he is helping the family by changing diapers. But don't worry about what other people think either, this is between you and your man.
2007-05-31 04:25:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think that it depends on the [parrents s. some times the mom is more outgoing and can do better better in the work forcs. it does not matter if it is the mom or dad stays home with the kids as long as the child is taken very good care of. i think that a stay at home parent has the hardest job! well i mean it is a hard but rewarding job.
2007-05-31 04:24:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If dad does what mom would do at home and not just put his feet up all day, then why not? Home making is very satisying. If you can earn better money then him, do it, but you don't want to come home from work and have to start cleaning and cooking ect, not all the time anyway. Helping round the house sometimes is good.
2007-05-31 04:23:15 · answer #9 · answered by kittykatts 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you make more money I don't see the problem. Don't go thinking that you need to mold yourself into the stereotypes of the woman should be staying home with the children and cleaning the house and blah, blah, blah. If you want to work, don't let anyone tell you you can't.
2007-05-31 04:27:18 · answer #10 · answered by chris_afgirl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋