Should Moms Work Outside the Home If They Don't Need the Money?

Do You Really Need the Money?

By renee, published Feb 28, 2006
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The majority of people today say that they believe moms should stay home with their children, especially if they do not need the extra money. Those that do have to work usually try to get part time jobs that they can work around their children's school schedule. When some adults think back to their childhood they often remember thinking that their parents focus was not on them but on their work. Is this how you want your children to feel when they are adults, or do you want them to remember that you were always there when they needed you? 

Each family is different and has various structures. Some moms are miserable staying home and end up taking their frustration out on their kids. But there are so many who find it extremely fulfilling being at home with their children. Sometimes it just depends on the mom. Too often many people only focus on the mother's role in raising children, but the dad's can help too. If you are a mom and are working only to get more material things that you probably do not need, don't you think this set's a horrible example for your children. 

The most important thing whether you are working or not is whether or not you are spending quality time with your kids when you are not working. There are lots of stay at home moms whose children would be better served in daycare. If you can afford to live on one income then you should give it a try. Although most people are so comfortable with the luxuries in life they do not want to give that up, no even for their children. The downside of being a work at home mom is that sometimes you are looked down upon. Most people feel that because you are a stay at home mom you have no skill. 

Takeaways
  • Usually when you leave a job for about 5 or 6 years you are not able to go back.
  • Take into consideration also, that it is possible for your husband to lose his job.
  • Try not to worry about how other people view you.
Did You Know?
Sometimes it just depends on the mom.
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I am a mother of an 11 year old son. I stayed at home with him until he started kinder. I have worked part time since then at a school, with being off when my son was out of school, and always picked him up when school was out at 3:00. I have just started a new full time job. I like the job and it has great benefits, a wonderful career.But, I dont get off now until 5:00, and am having to make arangements for him to be picked up. I am feeling horrible. I feel like my son is not my number one priority anymore. I really dont know what to do. I like the feeling of my son knowing that momma is the one he can always depend on.

Posted on 09/13/2007 at 9:09:00 AM

 
this is really helpful for my school report!

Posted on 01/03/2007 at 10:01:00 AM

 
this is really helpful for my school repor!

Posted on 01/03/2007 at 10:01:00 AM

 
donthave no money to get the job i need helpjust had baby march 15 it is sohard for me ineedjob

Posted on 04/14/2006 at 4:04:00 AM

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