Heart vs. Head: The work status decision
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Heart vs. Head: The work status decision
| Tue, 01-17-2006 - 1:03pm |
Did you make your decision to SAH/WAH/WOH ft/pt based primarily on objective/tangible factors, or with your heart?

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I wouldn't think so- unless the child either goes to work with mom or the breasts stay at home/go to dc with the child (as far as exclusively breastfeeding). As for homeschooling- that depends whether the parents want to make the sacrifice of working split shifts and not seeing much of each other because of it.
Wytchy
I'd agree with that. But I'd say that when we're talking of young infants, that more is better and does make a difference IMO. Especially if we're talking about nursing mothers. But in general I'd say I agree with you there. Right now at age 2, DS could probably be just fine if I were doing a 30-40hr workweek. DD on the other hand (age 1) would be a basket case and absolutely miserable. So yes- each child is unique and different in that respect as far as time requirements/preferences.
Wytchy
***Of course it is, but that's not what I find fascinating and I am sure you know that by my posts and the one I was responding to.***
No- actually it came across as exactly what you were saying.
***Why are you curious as to why I am fascinated by the way parents view things?***
I'm not- I'm curious as to why it is fascinating to you that parents would have different ideas and views- as if it's not a common thing in your experience.
***I just find it fascinating to learn and understand why/how others approach issues. <> Some people are fascinated by watching reality tv, I find parenting fascinating. To each his own, I guess.***
That's a great answer. Thank you.
***Are you asking beyond the obvious? Or was that a rhetorical question?***
No- I just don't understand how you are seeing the mutual desire of the parents to have their child be cared for by a parent (specifically a SAHP) as an issue of different views/ideas. Just because they're not *doing* the same thing, they both *want* the same thing for their children. I don't see that as a difference of view, but apparantly somehow you *do*- that's what I'm wondering about.
Wytchy
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