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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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 12:39pm
But then it's mildewed or has to be rewashed because it's so wrinkled lol..........

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Registered: 01-10-2007
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 12:39pm
Not particularly well, lol. Even if i put them away, they don't stay folded, as he rummages through his drawers every morning picking out something to wear.
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 12:40pm

"so wrinkled it needs to be rewashed?"

oh I just hurt myself...no such thing in my house...embrace your inner wrinkles say I!

 

Yes. We. Did.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 12:40pm
Buy good quality used couch, like DJ has suggested in about 6 posts in this thread?

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Registered: 01-10-2007
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 12:40pm

lol

I don't acutally HAND wash mine. I have two very good gentle cycles on my washer. I use that. Then, if they're not-machine-dryable, I hang them on a rack. Where they sometimes stay for days.

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 12:41pm

"Even if i put them away, they don't stay folded, as he rummages through his drawers every morning picking out something to wear"

You just described MY clothes!

 

Yes. We. Did.

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 12:41pm

So if you're going to do laundry in between other things, what's the point of waiting until the weekend to do it?


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Registered: 01-10-2007
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 12:41pm

Ehh, if it's too wrinkled, throw a wet towel in teh dryer with them and run for about 5 minutes. Works like a charm.

And the mildew only sets in after DAYS ... lol

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Registered: 04-27-2005
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 12:42pm
Since I did not have the money and took advantage of the 0% interest, how would I have done that?
This was the best option for us and just in time for my mom to be able to have a place to sleep.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 12:42pm
Oh, okay.

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