Modern Mothers....wats ur opinion?
By pranay7
@pranay7 (1657)
India
December 2, 2006 8:36pm CST
Some modern women are embracing the role of full-time parent. Most of these women have left the paid workforce so that they can raise their children, particularly through their early years before entering kindergarten. There is considerable variability within the "stay-at-home" mom population with regard to their intent to return to the paid workforce. Some work from their home, some do part-time work, some intend to return to part or full time work when their children are in school, and others may never return to the paid workplace. Similarly, there is considerable variation in the "stay-at-home" mom's attitude towards domestic work not related to caring for children.
Some may embrace a traditional role of "housewife," where the woman cooks and cleans in addition to caring for children. But many modern homemakers see their primary role as that of child-care providers -- supporting their children's physical, intellectual, and emotional development. These homemakers can be found in cooperative preschools and volunteering in numerous community organizations. Other aspects of home care (shopping, cooking, cleaning, yard work, home repairs, money managing) is shared equally with their husbands or partners.
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@lilttownmommie (1473)
• United States
3 Dec 06
After our 2nd child was born we made the ddecision for me to stay home with the kids being as it really wasn't worth it by the time we paid child care on 2, and the fact that I needed to be at home with my kids rather than working, + my hubby still expected me to do EVERYTHING around the house even when we both worked and I worked more hours than he did. He owns his own business and could go and come whenever he pleased and I worked for someone else and had set hours so I couldnt, he still expected me to do everything and didn't appreciate me, he still doesnt
@YoMomma1 (922)
• United States
3 Dec 06
i am currently a stay at home mother of 3. i stopped working when i was pregnant with my 3rd child and since she is only 6 mths old now, i am still home caring for her. i believe these are the most crucial times with my baby so that i am able to teach her and see her do all her "firsts" first hand.. i plan to return to the work place when she is walking..unless i just cant tear myself away from her cuddly self lol