2007-07-21 02:08:24 · 14 answers · asked by rocky9281 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
A working mother or housewife does not constitute a happy..
The individuals who surround their home with love, communication, understanding, compromises and etc...
2007-07-21 02:13:19 · answer #1 · answered by plumprump26 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that a a family's happiness is totally dependent on whether the wife is working or is a housewife as long as her concern and priority for her family remains high. If a woman works, she will devote less time at home and some of the household chores normally undertaken by women will have to be shared by other members of her family, especially her husband. It is important to remember that money is very important in today's world of ever increasing expenses. An extra income coming by way of a married woman's salary can help to mitigate in a big way the high costs of a child's education in a good school or expensive medical treatment of some member of the family. Under normal circumstances it can help to give the family a higher standard of living and more comforts or an exotic vacation. And when both spouses share the jobs and responsibilities of the family, the bond and consequently happiness increases considerably. Of course, as I have already mentioned, the lady has to be committed to her family as much as she is committed to her job. Maybe even more.
2007-07-21 13:16:08 · answer #2 · answered by Modest 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends to the love and care given by the mother either she is working or plain housewife. Talking to my own experience, I am happy working mother, having 4 grown up kids helping each other.
2007-07-21 09:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by dhel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the family. My family is (to an extent) happy and my mom is working. She actually works night shift (as a nurse) and sleeps most of the day. She still finds time (and lots of it) to pick us up from school, go to the movies with us, take me to ballet class (which she also takes with me) all while my dad's at work. It's a very good schedule.
On the other hand, a stay at home mom makes a happy family, too. If the dad in the family works a lot, then the family needs someone to take the kids to school, ballet, soccer, any sports events, cook, clean, etc.
It depends on the family. I know a lot of happy kids who have stay at home moms, and a lot of happy kids who have working moms.
2007-07-21 09:27:20 · answer #4 · answered by Emily A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A happy family requires a happy mom. I have done both with my son and found out that I am happier when working. I have loved my time at home with my son, but I need more adult interaction than staying home can provide.
A woman has to make the decision that is best for her. I have friends that love being home with their kids and I also have friends that work. And there is often little tinges of regret on both sides of the fence.
2007-07-21 10:39:09 · answer #5 · answered by sheri02022000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear rocky
A happy family shld satisfy the 2 most important characteristics
* Harmony among its members and
* Decent and stable money flow
Though a family wit a 'workin mom' may satiafy the 2nd point,
it shouldn't be at the cost of the harmony between its members., which unfortunately is the reality.The children will miss the full attention of their parents(grand parents cant fill that place).
If at all the mom has to work, the dad can stay and look after the kids.
The bottom line is
DAD WRKS ----MOM LOOKS AFTR KIDS
MOM WORKS---- DAD LOOKS AFTR KIDS
BOTH WORK---- NO KIDS
2007-07-21 09:52:47 · answer #6 · answered by murali s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there's any ONE formula for a happy family. It's all about the individual people and what make them happy. I personally think it's fine for a woman to have a career AND be a great mom! It's challenging, no doubt, but if she has help and a great supportive husband, she can do it easily! Plus, I just think it's a great example to set for her children. It's never good for a woman to completely lose herself in her family - to not have interests of her own, a life of her own, etc.
2007-07-21 10:32:25 · answer #7 · answered by bestadvicechick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy, this has been a debate for years.
For the sake of argument, and peace on the board, I am going to say both, a working mother and a stay at home mother.
2007-07-21 09:14:05 · answer #8 · answered by carriegreen13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the happy family constitutes the happy family no matter who works and when.
2007-07-21 09:13:51 · answer #9 · answered by niki 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no one answer; it all depends on how comfortable everyone is with their particular family dynamic.
Working outside the home works for some; not for others.
2007-07-21 09:22:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋