Staying at home a choice??

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Registered: 04-29-2007
Staying at home a choice??
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Sun, 04-29-2007 - 6:46am

The author of this article thinks most mothers go to work because they want to, not because they have to.

"Most parents from two-parent families today do have a choice when it comes to parental care. They can try and talk themselves into believing they don't, but it really boils down to priorities."

http://backofthebook.ca/living/2007/03/part-time-ophanages-part-2-job-only.html

Does anyone (other than her) really believe this? I don't know of anyone among my friends who works who wouldn't rather be staying at home with their children. But they don't have the choice!

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iVillage Member
Registered: 06-27-1998
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 11:35am

Yes...I have read all of your posts.

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 06-27-1998
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 11:37am

Even if I didn't do laundry all week....it sure

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 04-27-2005
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 11:38am
To each his own. If you like to sit on a destroyed couch or rely on slipcovers that constantly look sloppy, then that is your choice.
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Registered: 01-10-2007
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 11:38am

Me too.

Besides, I wouldn't have a full load to do everyday. So I'd be doing MORE work, by doing half-loads.

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Registered: 04-27-2005
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 11:40am
Maybe not throughly though as I have to say the same things over and over. A few scratches was not the point. Having a floor that is so scratched that is not nice looking anymore.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 11:41am

But dont you see that not every one has the same values as you.

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 11:41am
Me too. I like doing a 3-5 loads on one day. It is like mowing the lawn. For one brief moment it is all crisp and clean. You can see it, check it off, it doesn't bleed into each day.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 11:44am
Really? Do you do it on a weekend day, or a day you're off during the week?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 11:44am
On average to keep up with laundry at my house (6 people) I run 2-3 loads per day every day.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 11:46am
I'm surprised, given your boys play all kinds of sports and are outdoor kids.

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