2007-09-22 06:07:52 · 27 answers · asked by sassylassy2876 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Once the children are in school, I feel the woman is putting herself at a major disadvantage by being a stay at home mom. The husband can always become unemployed for a extended period, become disable, die in an accident or other event. And looking at the divorce rate, that is another reason she needs some independence.
We live in global market now and can turn back the clock. We must be moving forward, because there is no such thing as standing still anymore, one is moving forward or backwards.
We have to compete with the world work force.
Also, there is the issue of what will she do once the children are grown and left home. It is very difficult to enter the work force when one has no prior experience and has to compete with younger individuals and the global market.
I content all adults have a need for some independence and the feeling of accomplishment outside of raising children.
It is the woman's life and her choice, she has to remember that every choice comes with a price.
2007-09-22 06:36:53 · answer #1 · answered by oldcorps1947 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do!!
Let me explain this a bit before you throw darts at me...
I believe that women can do whatever they want to do. I believe that women are equal to men, and have the right to any career they choose.
However, I also think society has gone to hell, and that if a married couple chooses to have children, SOMEONE should stay at home with them. SOMEONE needs to be home when they get home from school. This doesn't necessarily have to be the woman - she can be the breadwinner, and the husband can raise the children. Fine.
I just think that a daycare environment isn't the best for children.
2007-09-22 13:27:35 · answer #2 · answered by july2007bride 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should do this only if you want to do it and are willing to take the sacrafices that can come with it. Personally I love being a stay at home Mom. Yes my husband makes very good money, but I have seen people that make less do it. You would be surprised when you sit down and crunch the numbers on how much it actually costs for some people to actually work. Gas money, clothing, time, wear and tear on the vehicle, taxes, daycare expenses and other expenses that come along with being out all day and your children being in daycare. For some people they actually save money by them being at home.
2007-09-22 13:21:39 · answer #3 · answered by hsmommy06 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the biggest money maker should work and the lesser stay at home with the kid till they are in school. I have seen lots of stay at home dads and the children do great!
Daycares are necessary only for single parents. Even there, a grandparent ought to be sought out as often as possible in place of the daycare. Kids deserve full time parents as much as possible. How else will they learn to be a parent and solve problems of family life, forgiveness, community living, and so much more.
The greatest tragic thing I have experienced in my daycare is hearing a little one call one of the caretakers "Mommy" for the first time. It is heartbreaking. Somebody stay home and keep the family intact. It is hard but for the sake of the kids, it is worth it.
2007-09-22 13:17:37 · answer #4 · answered by jimmaresa 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In a perfect world, yes I think that is best. Is it a perfect world NO. My daughter is 9 and I went back to work after 3 months, her father(my husband at the time) left us when she was 6 months old. that sealed any opportunity to stay home. I did the next best thing and found a wonderful home day care with older brothers/sisters. she flourished, eventually went to pre schook K etc. she is very thoughtful, funny, well adjusted and a wonderful kid. Not sure if your question is because you're wondering should I or shoudn't I, but wanted to share. Never let your career or work become so important the child is. I work with too many people like that. they make a lot more money than me, but I am far happier to spend as much time with my daughter as possible.
2007-09-22 13:13:52 · answer #5 · answered by inkster7 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
My dad drove semi and my mom raised us. She didn't work outside the home until we were teenagers. I did daycare out of our home until my youngest was in 2nd grade. I wouldn't trade a moment but to make a woman stay at home and raise her kids-no. But they need to be there when needed because they are a top priority.
2007-09-22 13:14:28 · answer #6 · answered by Steffie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's better for the children if one of the parents, either mum or dad, is able to stay home and raise the kids.
2007-09-22 13:16:46 · answer #7 · answered by Deborah J 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I dont think that its a womans job to do that, Maybe during times like right after a child is born that would be ok, but come on now a days we need bolth parents going into the workplace and earning wages, And women can do that just as good as men and even better in some case's
2007-09-22 13:14:18 · answer #8 · answered by Joshua S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the woman is fortunate to have the choice, then I think its the family's mutual decision. Personally, I am so grateful my mom stayed home, but for some women, that's just not their calling.
2007-09-22 13:16:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe that women are better suited to do this than men, and that in an ideal world, it would be beneficial for the children, if only at the first few years. Unfortunately finances and other factors make this less likely these days
2007-09-22 13:12:56 · answer #10 · answered by h b 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋