Direct benefits of SAH to child?

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Direct benefits of SAH to child?
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Wed, 11-14-2007 - 4:20pm

In one of the other threads,

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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 12:44pm

Yes, I understand that it would be harder with four kids and that you wouldn't be able to go to every event.

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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 1:21pm

I didn't say that it was.

PumpkinAngel

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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 1:22pm
Are we related by marriage because my family and my IL's are the loudest family in the world.

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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 1:24pm

Exactly and working status has nothing to do with that.

PumpkinAngel

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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 1:29pm

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PumpkinAngel

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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 1:31pm

Very well said.

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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 2:06pm
I was talking about yelling and the less than perfect things that parents can say to kids when they are frustrated with them.
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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 2:14pm

I think what happens when there is a discussion like this is that those on the extremes express themselves far more frequently and vociferously to the point that the topic gets distorted. I think most people believe something pretty close to what you believe even if that isn't what is being represented here. Then there are those who just aren't attending as many activities (by active choice or because there is an obstacle) and have come to terms with it. I think the people who have come to terms with it tend to lay it on a bit thick that there wasn't all that big a need to go to the activities in the first place. Which is a perspective that only comes after someone has failed to attend a bunch of activities.

It reminds me of when I used to attend early childhood family education classes with my children. By the time I had my fourth kid, my answer to the fretting first time mother who was spending an inordinate amount of time worrying about her three year old's lack of interest in carrots was always, "Have another baby." It'll take your mind off the carrot problem.




Edited 11/20/2007 2:24 pm ET by suzymomm
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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 2:20pm

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PumpkinAngel

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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 2:23pm

My kids will be in two different schools next year, I'm not looking forward to it at all.

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