To be professional power woman or stay-home mum?

Singapore
September 26, 2006 11:22am CST
Is it too much a sacrifice for a professional working mother to give up her career to take care of her children herself while they are very young?
6 responses
@bblessed (1822)
• United States
11 Oct 06
Your children are only little once and boy do they grow up fast! I decided to quit my job to come home and be a sahm. I had a good job, but my children are more important to me than millions of dollars:)
• Singapore
11 Oct 06
Yes, bblessed, agree with you that children are only little once. Many working parents miss out on the joy of 'sharing' in their children's developmental growth. Good for you!
@BLesseDmiN (1072)
• Singapore
28 Sep 06
I think it's a matter of choice.. and what is it that you want out of your life.. i don't see it as a big sacrifice for professional working mums to switch to saty home mums.. cos the reason why you have children is so that you have time to enjoy them and also spend time with them.. the satisfaction that you derive from staying home to take care of your children will be greater than what you can see from your job =)
@neon2000 (2756)
• Philippines
13 Oct 06
I agree too with you. Matter of choice really.
@wsue1023 (1395)
• United States
28 Sep 06
You'll less likely live with regret if you chose to be with your kids over your career. Maybe find something you can do from home that brings that fullfillment to your life, while being at home at the same time. It's worth trying. I've been home for 4 years now and I do get a bit bummed about not having a career, but I have no regrets about the time I've had with my kids. Last year I started looking for a new job and it just felt wrong... didn't follow through with it and I'm pretty much at peace with where I am right now.
• India
11 Oct 06
yes you are correct
@fabregas (24)
• United States
28 Sep 06
to be professional woman in life.
@DeborahWY (306)
• Singapore
30 Sep 06
The sacrifice will be well worth it. What would you gain if you succeed in being the most successful professional career woman but have failed to bring your children up as responsible adults?