Working Mums vs. Stay at home Mums

@worker65 (160)
New Zealand
November 9, 2006 5:02pm CST
Which do you think is better for your kids? Pros and cons on both sides?
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5 responses
• United States
10 Nov 06
I think there are pros and cons to both. I feel whichever option makes the mom the most comfortable is the best option for her. If she is happy, and comfortable with who she is, that is going to be reflected onto her children in a positive way. I've been on both sides of the equation. I'm comfortalbe being at home. I also work from home now. I'm teaching my children about responsibity. There's work time and play time. When I worked outside the home, my children learned that when I leave, I will be back. They've learned independence, too.
@worker65 (160)
• New Zealand
10 Nov 06
Interesting points. Always good to hear from someone who has tried both. How do youy find working from home? Is it hard to separate your work time and home time?
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• United States
10 Nov 06
I do tend to put in extra hours in the evenings after the kids go to bed. Not always, but it does happen. It's much easier when my older son (6) is in school to get work done. My 3 year old is a perfect angel for me during the day. When the other one gets home, all hell breaks loose. LOL
@yogitha (1890)
• India
18 Nov 06
nteresting points. Always good to hear from someone who has tried both. How do youy find working from home? Is it hard to separate your work time and home time?
@yogitha (1890)
• India
18 Nov 06
do tend to put in extra hours in the evenings after the kids go to bed. Not always, but it does happen. It's much easier when my older son (6) is in school to get work done. My 3 year old is a perfect angel for me during the day. When the other one gets home, all hell breaks loose. LOL
@yogitha (1890)
• India
18 Nov 06
Always good to hear from someone who has tried both. How do youy find working from home? Is it hard to separate your work time and home time?
• United States
18 Nov 06
I'm a home mommy. I love to be able to see my kids learn their first things. I babysit a little boy and he sees me more than his mom. He calls me mommie...eek! He's a cutie! Anyway, I prefer to stay at home. That way I know what my kids are being exposed to. I've just heard to many bad stories about daycares. If I were to return to work, I'd like to find someone I knew from my church to watch my children.