Would You Prefer to be a Working Mom or a Fulltime Mom?
By mjmlagat
@mjmlagat (3170)
Philippines
November 7, 2008 12:30am CST
If only I can afford to be a fulltime Mom, I would have chosen to serve my family with all my time in the world! I still believe it's the best way to creating successful relationships within the family..it's the best way to make kids better grown-ups in the future. Do you agree? Please share your opinion, THANKS ALL!
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9 responses
@chantalgiardina (2523)
• United States
7 Nov 08
after being out of work since july and still waiting to go back after my maternity leave.. i prefer to work. there is no feeling like being apart of the money making process in your family. But i have it made cause i work from home so i still get to see my family and that all the time.
@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
7 Nov 08
hello mjmlagat,
Being with our kids is the best thing that we can do and that money can't buy. Giving our full time to them serving, loving, guiding makes us even more proud, fulfilled and blessed. It's a carreer that needs not only a lot of patience but also knowledge, a none stop learning to be the best if not the perfect parent to them. Aside from the fact that you have not being paid, but if the children is in the right trap and direction, then I must say that you won the first prize in the lottery.
Indeed, I prefer to be a Fulltime Mom than a Working Mom
@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
7 Nov 08
I don't have any children, but, if I did, I would prefer to be a work-at-home-mom. As it stands right now, I work from home, anyways. I prefer to, and I certainly would wish to continue in the same vein if I were to have children.
@xyzabcde (10)
• India
9 Nov 08
hi,first u have to think is ur job is necessary or not.......if it is necessary you have to do it for sake of ur children's..now a days job is necessary for both husband and wife in this society.......prefer for full time mom due to that prfer kids can grow up better in the future.they can get love and effection towards parents.
@ladysurvivor (4746)
• Malaysia
7 Nov 08
I agree with you. I like being a full time house wife. Even though I don't have kids but I enjoy doing house chores. What I enjoy most is cooking. Since I was a teenager I like cooking and I have tried many types of dishes. I have created recipes of my own too.
For the time being if you can't afford it don't force yourself but just act cool. I am sure you can spend time with your kids during the holidays. And you can see them everyday too, when you get back from work.
Now with the modern world it is very difficult if women don't go out to work. So just hang on and when the suitable time comes, you will be able to spend more time with your kids.
@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
10 Nov 08
Hello Lady, thnaks for the inspiring response. I also love to cook but mothering and working take most of my time. I just wish to be a full time mom soon so that I can have all the time in the world taking care of my family. Have a great day my friend!
@sweetpeasmom (1325)
• United States
7 Nov 08
I have my days. Some days I wish I worked , but other days I am so thankful I am a fulltime mom!! I love being with my kids so much.
@SangsTurks (1444)
• India
7 Nov 08
As of now i think i am lucky to be a fulltime mom. But i would love to work, i had been working for the past 4-5 years now and after my son i had to stop working so i kind of dont like it much. Your thoughts and ideas would motivate me to be a stay at home mom, if you would like to share. As of now i feel so dependent on my husband for everything which i quiet dont like. Not that my husband dosnt treat me well coz i am staying at home,i dont even have to open my mouth for money he know my needs and keeps money for me in my almirah for me so that i dont have to ask from him(which he very well knows would make me fel bad). I really dont know what to do, i was thinking of joining work when my son goes to school lets see what happens.
@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
10 Nov 08
Hi there, Thanks for the response. I guess you need to communicate to your husband regarding the situation you're in right now for your relationship to be more successful in the future. Yes, it's difficult really to be totally dependent financially to our husbands. I wish you well, thanks again.